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“Most plagiarists, like the drone, have neither taste to select, industry to acquire, nor skill to improve, but impudently pilfer the honey ready prepared, from the hive.” quote by Charles Caleb Colton
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“Most plagiarists, like the drone, have neither taste to select, industry to acquire, nor skill to improve, but impudently pilfer the honey ready prepared, from the hive.”

Charles Caleb Colton

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Source Essay: "On Plagiarism" by Charles Caleb Colton, 1820

Plagiarists lack taste, industry, and skill, yet boldly steal ready-made work, showing their deficiency and audacity.

In simple terms: Plagiarists copy without merit.

Key Takeaway

Avoid copying; develop original skill.

Themes

ethics creativity integrity

Mood

critical serious

Type

philosophical ethical

When to use this quote

  • academic work
  • artistic creation
  • business
  • publishing

Key Concepts

intellectual property originality

Questions to Reflect On

  • Why do some prefer stealing over creating?
  • What drives the audacity to plagiarize?
A Different Perspective

Original work requires effort and risk.

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