Dictionary Quote by Joseph Epstein
“Many moons ago dictionaries of quotations may have been less needed than they are today. In those good/bad old days, people walked around with entire poems and all the Shakespearean soliloquies in their heads…”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Quote Dictionary, 2005
The author notes that as time passes, quotations become more essential, contrasting past eras where people memorized extensive literature.
In simple terms: Quotations are more needed now than before, when people memorized whole poems.
Key Takeaway
Value and use quotations to enrich communication.
Themes
knowledge
communication
literature
memory
culture
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
Type
educational
observational
When to use this quote
- writing
- public speaking
- teaching
- research
Key Concepts
information overload
digital age
educational tools
Questions to Reflect On
- How do quotations shape our thinking?
- When is it better to speak without quoting?
A Different Perspective
Overreliance on quotes can hinder original thought.
