Quote by Wilson Mizner

Copy from one, it's plagiarism; copy from two, it's research.

Copy from one, it's plagiarism; copy from two, it's research

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This quote suggests that when you copy something from a single source without attributing it, it is considered plagiarism, which is an act of intellectual theft. However, if you gather information from multiple sources and incorporate it into your work, it is considered research. The quote emphasizes the importance of giving credit to the original sources and highlights the distinction between unethical plagiarism and proper research practices.

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