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fortune
Display random quotes and aphorisms from a quotation database
Description
fortune generates random messages fetched from a quotation database. It is commonly used in login scripts, with cowsay, or as a terminal greeting to display humorous or thought-provoking quotes.
AI Summary
Display random quotes and aphorisms from a database of quotations
Capabilities
- + Generate random quotes and messages
- + Support multiple quotation databases
- + Filter by category or pattern
Use When
- → You want random quotes in your terminal
- → You need a greeting for login scripts