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Invented Quotes

Somebody had to invent it first.

This one's playful — a mix of real credit and gentle self-mythologizing, from the All-Star Game being created around a single legendary player to a company claiming it invented social networking.

They invented the All-Star game for Willie Mays.

Quotes by Ted Williams

I invented the cordless extension cord.

Steven Wright

I have invented the Thermometer style.

Quotes by Josef Albers

AOL invented social networking.

Quotes by Jeff Bewkes

Adopted Quotes

Technology has to be invented or adopted.

Quotes by Jared Diamond

I don't think I'm the one that invented glamour at all.

Quotes by Helmut Lang

Sex was invented by God.

Quotes by Gary Chapman

God invented concubinage, satan marriage.

Quotes by Francis Picabia

Californians invented the concept of life-style. This alone warrants their doom.

Quotes by Don DeLillo

All-Star Quotes

I'm a multi-tasker. I was down with that stuff before they invented the term.

Quotes by Chuck D

Accursed be he that first invented war.

Quotes by Christopher Marlowe

Accurst be he that first invented war.

Quotes by Christopher Marlowe

I invented the historical spy novel.

Quotes by Alan Furst

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the theme of 'Invented' quotes?
Claims of invention — some historical fact, some playful self-mythologizing, covering everything from a sports tradition to a household gadget.
Why do people enjoy quotes like these?
They're fun and quotable, mixing genuine credit — like the All-Star Game being created for a single legendary player — with tongue-in-cheek boasts.
Are any of these claims obviously exaggerated?
A couple read that way, like a tech company claiming credit for inventing social networking, which is more brand pride than historical record.
Is there a quote about a specific invention?
Yes — one speaker takes credit for the cordless extension cord, a small, oddly specific claim that stands out in the set.
What other collections go well with this one?
Try All-Star quotes for more sports history, or Alone quotes for a different kind of standout claim.

Some claims are historical fact, others are closer to a bar-stool boast — either way, they're fun evidence of how much people want to be remembered as the one who thought of it first.