Job 1
Source an existing quote
Find a primary source or reliable edition for a quote that still needs supporting evidence.
Find quotes needing sources →Contribute
Help strengthen the quote archive
Start with an existing quote that needs a source, check a quote's accuracy and attribution, or submit one the archive is missing.
Job 2
Check accuracy and attribution
Open a quote, compare it with its sources, and rate whether the wording and attribution are sound.
Browse quotes to check →Job 3
Submit a missing quote
Add a quote that belongs in the archive, including the strongest source details you can provide.
Submit a quote →Reviewed and trackable
Source proposals and quote submissions are reviewed before they become part of the public archive. Sign in to track pending and accepted work on your contributions page.
Archive score and quote trust
How scoring works(show)(hide)
Archive score
- +10published quote submission
- +5confirmed existing quote
- +8accepted source
- +2comment
- +1source upvote
Accuracy ratings influence a quote's trust level and your vote weight, but do not add to your archive score. New members need moderator approval for comments until they reach archive score 10 (one published quote submission).
Quote trust badges
- Needs sources — default until someone rates accuracy or proposes a source (not a strike against the quote).
- Community-supported — ratings lean accurate.
- Verified — strong ratings plus primary-source confirmations.
- Community disputed — ratings suggest misquote, misattribution, or doubt (separate from moderator “under review” status).
Use the ⓘ icon beside any trust badge on a quote for a short explanation.