Quotation authors by 'Y'
| Full name | Nationality | Profession |
|---|---|---|
| Kenko Yoshida | ||
| Kevin Yoder | American | Politician |
| Kim Young-ha | South Korean | Writer |
| Kim Yuna | South Korean | Athlete |
| Kristi Yamaguchi | American | Athlete |
| Lalu Prasad Yadav | Indian | Politician |
| Lee Kuan Yew | Statesman | |
| Lee Thompson Young | American | Actor |
| Lev Yilmaz | American | Artist |
| Li Yuanchao | Chinese | Politician |
| Lin Yutang | Chinese | Author |
| Liu Yang | Chinese | Astronaut |
| Loretta Young | American | Actress |
| Lu Yu | Chinese | Author |
| Ma Ying-jeou | Politician | |
| Magdi Yacoub | Egyptian | Scientist |
| Maharishi Mahesh Yogi | Indian | Philosopher |
| Malala Yousafzai | Pakistani | Activist |
| Margaret Young | American | Musician |
| Marguerite Young | American | Author |