Quote by Miguel de Cervantes

And for the citation of so many authors, 'tis the easiest thing in nature. Find out one of these books with an alphabetical index, and without any farther ceremony, remove it verbatim into your own... there are fools enough to be thus drawn into an opinion of the work; at least, such a flourishing train of attendants will give your book a fashionable air, and recommend it for sale.

And for the citation of so many authors, 'tis the easiest th

Summary

This quote is a cynical commentary on the practice of using numerous citations from different authors in writing. It suggests that finding a book with an index and simply copying passages verbatim into one's own work is a straightforward and effortless task. The quote implies that this approach can deceive readers into thinking that the work is knowledgeable and popular, adding value and increasing its chances of being sold. Overall, it portrays such practices as insincere and aimed at gaining superficial credibility rather than fostering genuine intellectual contributions.

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Plagiarism

By Miguel de Cervantes

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