Of all the many and (thanks to a free press) the…
“Of all the many and (thanks to a free press) the ever-multiplying blessings attendant upon the "glorious constitution" of literature, not the least precious and profitable to a modern cultivator of systems and syllables, in pamphlets, magazines, and folios, is the right of Quotation.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Highlights the value of quoting as a right and a benefit for modern writers
In simple terms: Quoting is a valuable right for writers
Use quotations to enrich your writing
Themes
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Type
When to use this quote
- academic writing
- journalism
- creative writing
- public speaking
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When is it better to paraphrase than quote?
- How do you balance originality with citation?
Overreliance on quotes can hinder original thought