Famous words, in letters big enough to live by.
A line from a president, a poet or scripture, with the word that matters most in giant 1950s letters. Every quote we start you with is in the public domain, so it's free to print and send.
Three starting templates.
Each opens in the editor with a public-domain quote in place. Swap in your own words and a photo.
Public-domain words
Our starting quotes come from speeches, books and verses old enough to belong to everyone. Or write your own.
A photo behind the words
Set a historic photo or one of your own behind the quote, tinted so the letters stand out.
One card or a stack
Mail a single card to someone who needs the words, or order a stack for a classroom, a team or a shop rack.
Pricing for a stack.
Questions about quotes.
Which quotes can we use?
Anything in the public domain. In the US that includes works published in 1930 or earlier, speeches and papers by US presidents and federal officials made as part of their job, Shakespeare and other classic literature, and older Bible translations such as the King James Version. Your own words are always fine.
What about song lyrics, modern books and film lines?
Those are usually still under copyright, so leave them off unless you have the rights holder's permission. You're responsible for the words and photos you put on your card.
Can we use a historic photo?
Often, yes. Photos published in 1930 or earlier, and photos taken by US federal employees as part of their work, are generally in the public domain. The Library of Congress marks the photos in its collection that have no known restrictions on use.
How do we know a quote is real?
Many famous quotes are misattributed. Before you print a stack, check the line against the original speech, book or letter.
Can we see a printed sample first?
Yes. Order a single card of your design before the full order. It ships to you with the standard $34.95 delivery charge.