Book Quote by Diogenes Laertius
“Apollodorus says, "If any one were to take away from the books of Chrysippus all the passages which he quotes from other authors, his paper would be left empty.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Lives of Eminent Philosophers, c. 3rd century BC
Plagiarism undermines the value of a work; without original content, it is empty.
In simple terms: A work lacking original ideas is hollow.
Prioritize original thought over mere quotation.
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When to use this quote
- academic writing
- research
- public discourse
- content creation
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Questions to Reflect On
- What defines originality in your field?
- How can we balance citation with innovation?
Original ideas are hard to generate and may be limited by existing knowledge.