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Poetry Quote by Brigid Kemmerer

“Where did this come from?” I bristle at the question. “I wrote it right in front of you. I didn’t cheat.” “I’m not accusing you of cheating. I’m asking why you were able to put together five hundred words about a poem, when I can rarely get more than a compound sentence out of you.” quote by Brigid Kemmerer
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““Where did this come from?” I bristle at the question. “I wrote it right in front of you. I didn’t cheat.” “I’m not accusing you of cheating. I’m asking why you were able to put together five hundred words about a poem, when I can rarely get more than a compound sentence out of you.””

Brigid Kemmerer

About This Quote

The speaker feels defensive when questioned about originality, highlighting tension between expectation and creative process.

In simple terms: Defensiveness arises over originality doubts.

Key Takeaway

Embrace transparency in creative work.

Themes

authorship confidence communication

Mood

reflective critical

Type

philosophical dialogue

When to use this quote

  • academic critique
  • writing workshops
  • peer review

Key Concepts

creative process intellectual property dialogue

Questions to Reflect On

  • Why do we fear being seen as unoriginal?
  • How can we foster constructive feedback?
A Different Perspective

Accusations can stifle creativity.

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