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“Yes, well, let me tell you that if nobody had ever learned to quote, very few people would be in love with La Rochefoucauld. I bet you I don't know ten souls who read him without a middleman.” quote by Dorothy Parker
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“Yes, well, let me tell you that if nobody had ever learned to quote, very few people would be in love with La Rochefoucauld. I bet you I don't know ten souls who read him without a middleman.”

Dorothy Parker

About This Quote

Source Essay: Unknown, 2020

Without quoting, few appreciate La Rochefoucauld’s insights.

In simple terms: Quoting spreads appreciation of La Rochefoucauld.

Key Takeaway

Quote to share literary wisdom.

Themes

literature quotations cultural transmission

Mood

analytical reflective

Type

literary educational

When to use this quote

  • education
  • book clubs
  • social media
  • public speaking

Key Concepts

author influence reading habits

Questions to Reflect On

  • Why do people rely on intermediaries?
  • How can we encourage direct reading?
A Different Perspective

Not everyone reads original texts.

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