Person-Based Quote Extractor
Find exactly what they said — when, where, and word-for-word.
What It Does
The Quote Extractor Per Person Agent searches high-authority, verifiable sources to locate direct, attributed, and word-for-word quotes from a specific individual.
It applies your filters for person, time frame, topic keywords, and desired count — then returns a structured, ready-to-use table with the exact quote, date, source name, and clickable link.
It’s designed for accuracy, not speculation, meaning every result can be traced directly to a reliable publication.
When to Use It
Perfect for:
- Building quote databases for political coverage or personality profiles
- Finding topical soundbites for speeches, campaigns, or reports
- Fact-checking or verifying public statements
- Extracting quotes for articles, newsletters, or social content
Use it when:
- You need direct quotes tied to a specific person and topic
- You require publication details and source URLs for verification
- You want only factually verifiable, high-quality statements
When Not to Use It
Avoid using this Agent:
- For paraphrases or general statements about a person — it only returns direct quotes
- When your source material is from social media without editorial verification
- If you need quotes from multiple people — run one person per extraction
Inputs and Configuration
Basic Configuration
| Field | Required? | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Person Name | ✅ | The exact name of the person to extract quotes from. |
| Number of Quotes | ✅ | How many quotes to return. |
| Days Back in Time | Optional | Limit results to quotes published within the past X days. |
Advanced Configuration
| Field | Required? | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Quote Keyword | Optional | Filter quotes by topic keyword(s). Only quotes matching these topics will be included. |
Best Reasons & Examples for Each Input Type
Free Text (Custom Text with at least 50 words)
- Best Reason: To manually describe the context or recent event related to the person, which the Agent can use to focus the search.
- Best For: Niche topics where you need to guide the search toward specific events.
- Example: Input: “Recent comments made by Senator Smith about renewable energy policy in the Midwest.”
→ Output: Quotes from Senator Smith in the past week directly on Midwest renewable energy initiatives.
My Data Streams (Curated live content feed)
- Best Reason: To pull quotes from the most recent, pre-filtered news or articles tied to your interest area.
- Best For: Always-on monitoring for recurring personalities in your coverage area.
- Example: Input: Data Stream pulling political news tagged with “immigration.”
→ Output: Latest quotes from your specified politician on immigration policy changes.
Source URL (Any valid, publicly accessible link)
- Best Reason: To extract all direct quotes from a single authoritative article or transcript.
- Best For: Targeted quote extraction from speeches, interviews, or press releases.
- Example: Input: URL to a New York Times interview.
→ Output: A table of every direct, attributed quote from the interviewee in that piece.
My Articles (An existing article from your Ongage workspace)
- Best Reason: To pull quotes from your own drafted or published content for reuse or fact-checking.
- Best For: Preparing pull-quotes for newsletters, social posts, or summaries.
- Example: Input: Your own feature article on “Tech CEO Speaks at Industry Summit.”
→ Output: A clean table of the CEO’s quotes exactly as they appear in your article.
Output Format
The Quote Extractor Per Person Agent delivers results in a structured table:
| Date | Speaker | Source | Link | Quote |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YYYY-MM-DD | John Doe | The Guardian | https://… | “Exact, punctuation-accurate quote.” |
Quote & Fact Rules
- Only direct, word-for-word quotes from the specified person
- Must include date, source name, and clickable link
- No paraphrasing, summarizing, or secondhand quotes
- Only authoritative, reputable publications allowed
Smart Behaviors & Validation
Before returning results, the Agent:
- Confirms each quote meets attribution and topic requirements
- Filters out unreliable or unverifiable sources
- Enforces date and keyword filters exactly as set
- Returns as many qualifying quotes as possible up to the requested limit
Tips & Tricks
- Use Quote Keyword to target specific policy areas or themes
- Narrow with Days Back in Time for topical relevance
- Pair with a My Data Streams input for ongoing coverage
- Use Source URL when you already know where the quotes are but want them extracted cleanly
Example Use Case
Person Name: “Janet Yellen”
Number of Quotes: 5
Days Back in Time: 14
Quote Keyword: “inflation”
✅ Output: 5 inflation-related quotes from Janet Yellen in the past two weeks, each with publication name, date, and link.