The function of quotation is to make the argument conclusive, convincing and enlightening, and the language is concise, implicit and elegant. In order to make the language more convincing and authoritative, and enhance the beauty of literary talent and cultural content, some famous sayings and aphorisms are often quoted. Famous sayings of celebrities are classic works and authoritative speeches, which generally include famous sayings, epigrams, famous poems and famous sentences. In argumentative writing or comprehensive writing style, the author often takes famous aphorisms as theoretical arguments to demonstrate his views, takes arguments as the commander and always serves them. Generally speaking, quoting famous sayings at the beginning of an article can play the role of outlining, arousing the whole body, attracting attention and laying the tone for the whole article. Quoting famous sayings in the article can make the argument conclusive and sufficient, enhance persuasiveness when explaining problems and clarifying opinions, and have the functions of highlighting the center, enlightening and refining language.