Quotation Quote by Saki
““To say that anything was a quotation was an excellent method, in Eleanor's eyes, for withdrawing it from discussion,””
About This Quote
Source Short Story: The Open Window by Saki (H.H. Munro), 1914
A character uses a quotation to sidestep debate, showing how language can deflect discussion.
In simple terms: Using quotes to avoid argument.
Key Takeaway
Recognize when language is used to distract.
Themes
communication
argumentation
literature
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- debates
- academic writing
- social media
- political discourse
Key Concepts
rhetoric
deflection
Questions to Reflect On
- When does quoting become a shield?
- How can we ensure genuine dialogue?
A Different Perspective
Relying on quotations may obscure personal stance.
![“I took ethics classes in college, and it always amazes me how they [tabloids] will blatantly say something that I did not say, in quotation marks. The first thing that we learned in ethics is that you better have it right. If you're putting quotation marks around something, it better be exactly…” quote by Carrie Underwood](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/9d3/carrie-underwood-1449_class_i-took-ethics-classes-in-college-and-it_72801.jpg)
