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It is a sure sign of troubled minds, the habit of quotation.

“It is a sure sign of troubled minds, the habit of quotation.” quote by Hilary Mantel
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““It is a sure sign of troubled minds, the habit of quotation.””

Hilary Mantel

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Quoting habit indicates unsettled mind.

In simple terms: Quoting shows troubled thoughts.

Key Takeaway

Reflect before quoting.

Themes

psychology literature habit

Mood

analytical critical

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • academic writing
  • personal journals
  • debates
  • media analysis

Key Concepts

Self‑reflection intellectual honesty

Questions to Reflect On

  • Why do we quote?
  • When is quoting helpful?
A Different Perspective

May discourage useful citations.

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