10 notable quotes of 2020: Fauci's plea 'Wear a mask' tops the list

A plea from Dr Anthony Fauci for people to "wear a mask" to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus tops a Yale Law School librarian's list of the most notable quotes of 2020.The list assembled by Fred Shapiro, an associate director at the library, is an annual update to The Yale Book of Quotations, which was first published in 2006.Shapiro said that he picked quotes that were not necessarily admirable or eloquent but rather ones that they were famous or were particularly revealing about the spirit of the times.

Dr Anthony Fauci's quote for people to 'wear a mask' to slow the spread of Covid-19 tops a Yale Law School librarian's list of the most notable quotes of 2020. Credit: AFP Photo

“I can't breathe.” — George Floyd, plea to police officer, Minneapolis, May 25. Credit: AFP

“I will never lie to you. You have my word on that.” — White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany, at her first press briefing, May 1. Credit: AFP

“My most fervent wish is that I will not be replaced until a new president is installed.” — Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, statement dictated to granddaughter Clara Spera, September. Credit: Reuters

“If you have a problem figuring out whether you're for me or Trump, then you ain't Black.” — Joe Biden, in an interview with “The Breakfast Club” radio program, May 22. Credit: Reuters

“The science should not stand in the way of this.” — McEnany, referring to school reopenings in a news briefing, July 16. Credit: Reuters

“You're a lying dog-faced pony soldier.” — Biden, in a remark to student at campaign event, Hampton, N.H., Feb. 9. Credit: Reuters