Death Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson
“Immortality. I notice that as soon as writers broach this question they begin to quote. I hate quotation. Tell me what you know.”
About This Quote
Writers often quote others when confronting immortality, showing a reliance on existing ideas rather than original insight.
In simple terms: Writers quote instead of original thought.
Key Takeaway
Seek original insight beyond quotations.
Themes
immortality
writing
quotation
originality
Mood
thoughtful
critical
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- academic essays
- creative writing
- public speaking
- blogging
- teaching
Key Concepts
philosophy
literature
creativity
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do we rely on quotes?
- How can we develop original ideas?
A Different Perspective
Quoting can limit personal voice.
![“Don’t you love quotations? I am immensely fond of them; a certain proof of erudition… [I]f you should happen to write an insipid poem... send it to me, and my fiat shall crown you with immortality.” quote by Frances Brooke](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/c73/frances-brooke-84995_certain_don-t-you-love-quotations-i-am-immensely_478060.jpg)
