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“It is a sure sign of troubled minds, the habit of quotation. “Whom” quote by Hilary Mantel
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““It is a sure sign of troubled minds, the habit of quotation. “Whom””

Hilary Mantel

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Mirror and the Light, 2020

Quoting excessively reveals a troubled mind, as it shows reliance on others' words instead of original thought.

In simple terms: Too many quotes show a restless mind.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate original thinking.

Themes

mind writing originality intellectual honesty

Mood

analytical critical

Type

literary educational

When to use this quote

  • academic work
  • blogging
  • public speaking

Key Concepts

citation habits self-reflection creativity

Questions to Reflect On

  • When is quoting appropriate?
  • How to balance sources and own voice?
A Different Perspective

Quoting can be necessary for evidence.

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