Example: Life is a tragedy for those who feel, and a comedy for those who think. ~ Jean de La Bruyère

Verb

to quote (third-person singular simple present quotes, present participle quoting, simple past quoted, past participle quoted)

1. To refer to a statement that has been made by someone else.

2. To prepare a summary of work to be done and set a price.

3. (Commerce) To name the current price of.

2a

2: to cite in illustration

3 a: to state (the current price or bid-offer spread) for a commodity, stock, or bond b: to give exact information on

4: to set off by quotation marks

intransitive verb

: to inform a hearer or reader that matter following is quoted

— quot·er noun

2. To cite or refer to for illustration or proof.

3. To repeat a brief passage or excerpt from: The saxophonist quoted a Duke Ellington melody in his solo.

4. To state (a price) for securities, goods, or services.

or it can be a listing price for something … like when you ask for an estimate for a car price …