Mark Quote by James Joyce
“Quotation marks quotato marks! Bah!”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Ulysses, 1922
Exasperation with quotation marks, expressed humorously.
In simple terms: Frustrated by punctuation.
Key Takeaway
Simplify writing to avoid over‑punctuation.
Themes
language
humor
frustration
Mood
wry
playful
Type
literary
humorous
When to use this quote
- editing
- creative writing
- academic papers
Key Concepts
punctuation
literary style
Questions to Reflect On
- Do punctuation marks hinder clarity?
- When is punctuation essential?
A Different Perspective
Over‑punctuation can obscure meaning.
