Is there a name for this type of quotes?

[virmos]

I would like to find more of such quotations. Please leave a link if you know.

"Heavier-than-air flying machines are impossible."
--Lord Kelvin, president, Royal Society, 1895.

[Mosaic]

Here's a link to a variety of statements and furhter links:
http://boards.straigh...owthread.php?t=563085
But be careful about taking them verbatim - try and double check the claims made.

[jno]

the name is probably "wrong".

http://www.2spare.com/item_50221.aspx

[jno]

PS you might get more answers posting this anywhere but under Travel.