Dream Quote by Bryan Procter
“Most writers steal a good thing when they can, and when 'Tis safely got 'Tis worth the winning. The worst of 't is we now and then detect em, they ever dream that we suspect em.”
About This Quote
Writers often borrow ideas, and when they do it feels justified, but detection of plagiarism can undermine trust.
In simple terms: Writers copy, sometimes unnoticed, harming credibility.
Key Takeaway
Avoid copying; credit sources.
Themes
creativity
ethics
authorship
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
advisory
philosophical
When to use this quote
- publishing
- academic work
- media production
Key Concepts
plagiarism
intellectual property
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you ensure originality?
- What are the risks of unnoticed copying?
A Different Perspective
Originality is hard to guarantee in a crowded field.
![“[Salvation] is a curious process of divine burglary. The first thing to be wrested from one by a God who said 'Thou shalt not steal' is one's good opinion of one's self.” quote by Elizabeth Goudge](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/359/elizabeth-goudge-2888_burglary_salvation-is-a-curious-process-of-divine_266718.jpg)
