Eye Quote by Tom Lehrer
“Plagiarize! Plagiarize, Let no one else's work evade your eyes, Remember why the good Lord made your eyes, So don't shade your eyes, But plagiarize, plagiarize, plagiarize... Only be sure always to call it please "research".”
About This Quote
Source Song: “Plagiarism Song” (parody), 1965
A satirical warning that plagiarism is disguised as research, urging honesty in scholarly work.
In simple terms: Plagiarism is cheating, not research.
Key Takeaway
Commit to original work and proper citation.
Themes
integrity
honesty
academic standards
creativity
Mood
humorous
critical
Type
educational
parodic
When to use this quote
- writing papers
- research projects
- teaching
Key Concepts
ethical scholarship
intellectual property
critical thinking
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do people rationalize plagiarism?
- How can institutions foster genuine research?
A Different Perspective
Satire may be misinterpreted as endorsement.
