The Quotes by Author API

The Quotes by Author API is a powerful tool that provides developers with access to a large collection of quotes sorted by their respective authors. With this API, developers can incorporate inspiring, thought-provoking quotes for websites or services, adding value and engaging content for their users.

About the API:  

The Quotes by Author API offers a vast repository of quotes from a wide range of authors, including scientists, celebrities and more. Whether you're looking for quotes from historical figures like Albert Einstein and Mahatma Gandhi or contemporary authors like Elon Musk and Thomas Edison, the API makes it easy.

One of the main features of the Quotes by Author API is the ability to search and retrieve quotes based on the author's name. By specifying the author's name in the API request, developers can receive a collection of quotes associated with that particular author. This allows for easy organization and presentation of citations across multiple platforms.

The API provides varicitons for each of the authors. This allows developers to present the quotes in a visually appealing and informative way, providing users with the necessary context to appreciate the message behind each quote.

Developers can leverage the Quotes by Author API to create a variety of applications and services. For example, they can create quote generators that offer users random quotes or quotes based on specific themes or moods. This can be especially useful to motivate or inspire users, or simply to provide them with a daily dose of wisdom or humor.

The API can also be used in content management systems or blogging platforms to enrich articles or blog posts with relevant quotes from the author being discussed. By incorporating quotes into content, developers can add depth and credibility to their written material, making it more engaging and captivating to readers.

In addition, the Quotes by Author API can be integrated with social media platforms or chatbots, allowing users to share quotes directly from within the app. This feature fosters user engagement, encourages sharing and spreads inspiration through various digital channels.

The API documentation provides comprehensive guidelines, including code samples and endpoints, making it easy for developers to integrate the Quotes by Author API into their projects. The API follows RESTful principles, enabling direct HTTP requests and responses.

In addition, the Quotes by Author API is designed to be scalable and reliable, ensuring a seamless experience for both developers and end users. It offers efficient caching mechanisms, which minimizes response times and reduces unnecessary calls to the API.

 

What this API receives and what your API provides (input/output)?

It will receive parameters and provide you with a JSON.

 

What are the most common uses cases of this API?

  1. Inspirational quotes widgets: Developers can create widgets or modules that display random or specific inspirational quotes from famous authors on websites or apps.

  2. Daily quote apps: Using the API, developers can create apps that provide users with a new quote from a renowned author every day, offering daily inspiration or thought-provoking content.

  3. Social media integration: Integrating the API into social media platforms allows users to easily share quotes from notable authors with their friends and followers, spreading wisdom and inspiration.

  4. Writing and blogging platforms: Quotes from famous authors can be integrated into writing platforms and blogs to enrich articles, blog posts or essays, adding credibility and engaging readers.

  5. Quote generators: Developers can leverage the API to create quote generators that allow users to generate random quotes or quotes based on specific authors.

     

Are there any limitations to your plans?

Besides the number of API calls, there is no other limitation.

API Documentation

Endpoints


To use this endpoint all you have to do is run it.



                                                                            
GET https://zylalabs.com/api/2139/the+quotes+by+author+api/1935/get+all+authors
                                                                            
                                                                        

Test Endpoint

API EXAMPLE RESPONSE

       
                                                                                                        
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            ["William-Shakespeare","Albert-Einstein","Maya-Angelou","Ralph-Waldo-Emerson","Sun-Tzu","Mahatma-Gandhi","Abraham-Lincoln","Genghis-Khan","Thomas-Edison","Nikola-Tesla","Elon-Musk","Bill-Gates"]
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
                                                                                                    

Get All authors - CODE SNIPPETS


curl --location --request GET 'https://zylalabs.com/api/2139/the+quotes+by+author+api/1935/get+all+authors' --header 'Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY' 


    

To use this endpoint all you have to do is insert the name of an author in the parameter.



                                                                            
GET https://zylalabs.com/api/2139/the+quotes+by+author+api/1936/get+phrase+by+author
                                                                            
                                                                        

Get phrase by author - Endpoint Features

Object Description
author [Required]
Test Endpoint

API EXAMPLE RESPONSE

       
                                                                                                        
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            ["Imagination is more important than knowledge.","Gravitation is not responsible for people falling in love.","The only source of knowledge is experience.","Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.","The true sign of intelligence is not knowledge but imagination.","Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.","The difference between stupidity and genius is that genius has its limits.","Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow.","Logic will get you from A to B. Imagination will take you everywhere.","In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity."]
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
                                                                                                    

Get phrase by author - CODE SNIPPETS


curl --location --request GET 'https://zylalabs.com/api/2139/the+quotes+by+author+api/1936/get+phrase+by+author?author=Albert-Einstein' --header 'Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY' 


    

To use this endpoint all you have to do is run it.



                                                                            
GET https://zylalabs.com/api/2139/the+quotes+by+author+api/1937/get+random+phrase
                                                                            
                                                                        

Test Endpoint

API EXAMPLE RESPONSE

       
                                                                                                        
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. - Albert Schweitzer
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
                                                                                                    

Get Random phrase - CODE SNIPPETS


curl --location --request GET 'https://zylalabs.com/api/2139/the+quotes+by+author+api/1937/get+random+phrase' --header 'Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY' 


    

To use this endpoint all you have to do is run it.



                                                                            
GET https://zylalabs.com/api/2139/the+quotes+by+author+api/1938/phrase+of+the+day
                                                                            
                                                                        

Test Endpoint

API EXAMPLE RESPONSE

       
                                                                                                        
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            In a gentle way, you can shake the world.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
                                                                                                    

Phrase of the day - CODE SNIPPETS


curl --location --request GET 'https://zylalabs.com/api/2139/the+quotes+by+author+api/1938/phrase+of+the+day' --header 'Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY' 


    

To use this endpoint all you have to do is insert a keyword in the parameter.



                                                                            
GET https://zylalabs.com/api/2139/the+quotes+by+author+api/1939/get+phrase+by+keyword
                                                                            
                                                                        

Get phrase by keyword - Endpoint Features

Object Description
word [Required]
Test Endpoint

API EXAMPLE RESPONSE

       
                                                                                                        
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            ["Your time is limited, don't waste it living someone else's life. - Steve Jobs","The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now. - Chinese Proverb"]
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
                                                                                                    

Get phrase by keyword - CODE SNIPPETS


curl --location --request GET 'https://zylalabs.com/api/2139/the+quotes+by+author+api/1939/get+phrase+by+keyword?word=time' --header 'Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY' 


    

API Access Key & Authentication

After signing up, every developer is assigned a personal API access key, a unique combination of letters and digits provided to access to our API endpoint. To authenticate with the The Quotes by Author API REST API, simply include your bearer token in the Authorization header.
Headers
Header Description
Authorization [Required] Should be Bearer access_key. See "Your API Access Key" above when you are subscribed.

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The Quotes by Author API is an interface that provides developers with access to a vast collection of quotes categorized by their respective authors.

By making a request to the API with the author's name, you can retrieve a collection of quotes associated with that author.

The API may impose limits to ensure fair use and prevent abuse. Please refer to the API plans for specific details on limitations.

The Quotes by Author API provides the actual quote and the author's name according to the endpoint used.

Phrase availability is available in English for all phrases contained in the API.

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