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“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.” quote by Diogenes Laertius
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“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.”

Diogenes Laertius

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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.

Key Takeaway

Prioritize original thought over mere quotation.

Themes

philosophy authorship integrity originality

Mood

critical thoughtful

Type

academic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • academic writing
  • research
  • public discourse
  • content creation

Key Concepts

Intellectual honesty creative ownership

Questions to Reflect On

  • What defines originality in your field?
  • How can we balance citation with innovation?
A Different Perspective

Original ideas are hard to generate and may be limited by existing knowledge.

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