Articles Quote by Samuel Johnson
“To forget, or pretend to do so, to return a borrowed article, is the meanest sort of petty theft.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Idler, 1759
Returning a borrowed article without acknowledgment is a petty, dishonest act.
In simple terms: Stealing ideas is petty theft.
Key Takeaway
Give proper credit.
Themes
ethics
intellectual property
honesty
Mood
critical
serious
Type
moral
educational
When to use this quote
- academic publishing
- journalism
- creative work
Key Concepts
philosophy
law
literature
Questions to Reflect On
- What defines plagiarism?
- How does credit affect trust?
A Different Perspective
Some may view it as minor.
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