When using quotations in a sentence, does the comma go inside or outside them?

Ardath Templer: You have American English, and you have British English. It's English, but sometimes the way it is punctuated varies. Why? I have no idea.American English:People who do not fit in are “released,” meaning killed.As Henry Ford said, "Whether you think you can do a thing or not do a thing, you're right."British English:People who do not fit in are “released”, meaning killed.As Henry Ford said, "Whether you think you can do a thing or not do a thing, you're right".Just look at any newspaper for examples of quotations and punctuation....Show more

Lashawnda Anteby: Inside. "Like this," he said, "and not like this".Ron