Do I need quote marks when I quote myself? [closed]

Solution 1:

Yes. The subject of the quote doesn't have any bearing on whether or not to use quote marks. You should use quotation marks when you are quoting someone word-for-word, like this:

I said, "You should do it."

You don't have to use them with indirect quotes like this:

I said that he should do it.

Solution 2:

Generally, when you quote someone else, you use quotation marks to indicate that those are the exact words of the speaker. (Otherwise, it might be considered plagiarism in academic circles.)

But when you recall what you said, you would normally say it as follows:

That was back in 1990. You said you were getting married in December. And, I wished you all the best. We went our separate ways. - No quotation marks here, whosoever!

I said: "All the best!" - Direct speech

Or you may write: Here's what I said: "All the best!"