• ACCURACY
  • SPEED
  • VARIETY
  • HUMAN

How to find verified quotes with your AI

Connect TheySaidSo to your AI client to access a massive database of attributed sayings. Your agent handles the searching while you focus on the writing.

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Short answer

How can I find verified quotes using my AI?

Your AI uses the TheySaidSo connector to search a database of attributed quotes. You get specific, verified text and the names of the people who said them. This breakdown shows how to pull those quotes directly into your chat.

The results you get

Where your research lands

The AI handles the data retrieval so you don't have to hunt through search engines.

ACCURACY

Verified attribution

The AI pulls quotes that include the specific person who said them. You won't have to guess who to credit in your posts.

SPEED

Instant research

Instead of scrolling through endless web pages, your agent finds the exact wording you need in seconds.

VARIETY

Diverse sources

The database provides a wide range of perspectives and historical figures to support any topic.

HUMAN

Final selection

The AI finds the text, but you decide which quote actually fits the tone and context of your work.

The workflow

What your AI does when you ask for quotes.

The AI acts as a researcher, querying the database and presenting the results to you.

  1. Targeted searching

    Your agent looks for specific topics, themes, or people within the quote database.

    search_quotes

  2. Finding inspiration

    If you aren't sure what you need, the AI can pull random entries to spark new ideas.

    get_random_quotes

  3. Contextualizing

    The AI uses the retrieved text to suggest how a quote might fit your current draft.

    search_quotes

  4. Verification

    The AI presents the quote alongside its attributed author for your review.

    search_quotes

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to trigger the TheySaidSo tools immediately.

Starting points

These are basic requests. Swap out the topics or names to get different results.

TheySaidSo Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_0j5xpkB2g0oxi7RqWYowkLNxmmjfsMKOlyLt0QNX/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — TheySaidSo capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "theysaidso-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_0j5xpkB2g0oxi7RqWYowkLNxmmjfsMKOlyLt0QNX/mcp"
    }
  }
}
Copy into chat04

  • Find me three quotes about perseverance from historical figures.

  • Give me a random quote to help me start writing this newsletter.

  • Search for quotes by Maya Angelou regarding courage.

  • I need a quote about technology to include in my LinkedIn post.

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Start here

Connect TheySaidSo once, then ask.

Click the link to connect the MCP. Your credentials stay encrypted, and you can start chatting with the database right away.

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FAQ

How the task behaves

  • 01

    Can the AI create new quotes?

    No. The AI only pulls existing, attributed quotes from the database.

  • 02

    Does the AI verify if a quote is real?

    Yes. It pulls from a database of verified, attributed quotes.

  • 03

    Can the AI edit the quotes it finds?

    No. The AI retrieves the text exactly as it exists in the database; you must decide if you want to use it as is.

  • 04

    Can I ask for quotes from a specific year?

    Yes, you can include specific timeframes or eras in your search request.

  • 05

    Will the AI save these quotes to a file for me?

    No. The AI provides the quotes in your chat interface, and you are responsible for saving them to your documents.

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