Quote by Seneca (Seneca the Elder)

I shall never be ashamed of citing a bad author if the line is good.

I shall never be ashamed of citing a bad author if the line

Summary

This quote, attributed to the philosopher and essayist Ralph Waldo Emerson, suggests that the worth of a line of writing should not be dismissed based solely on the reputation or credibility of the author. Emerson argues that if a line is truly well-crafted or meaningful, it should be appreciated and acknowledged, regardless of the author's overall literary merit. It emphasizes the importance of valuing the individual merits of each line or idea, rather than being influenced solely by the identity or reputation of the person who created it.

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By Seneca (Seneca the Elder)

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