Collecting quotations is an insidious, even embarrassing habit, like ragpicking or hoarding rocks or trying on other people's laundry. I got into it originally while trying to break an addiction to candy. I kicked candy and now seem to be stuck with quotations, which are attacking my brain instead of my teeth.

Summary

This quote highlights the addictive nature of collecting quotations and compares it to habits that are considered undesirable or embarrassing, such as ragpicking or hoarding rocks. The speaker initially started collecting quotations as a way to overcome their addiction to candy. However, instead of successfully kicking that habit, they find themselves now obsessed with quotations, which are affecting their mind instead of their physical well-being. The quote implies that while collecting quotations may seem harmless, it can become a compulsive behavior that consumes one's thoughts.

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