Quote by Guy Debord

Ideas improve. The meaning of words participates in the improvement. Plagiarism is necessary. Progress implies it. It embraces an author's phrase, makes use of his expressions, erases a false idea, and replaces it with the right idea.

Ideas improve. The meaning of words participates in the impr

Summary

This quote suggests that ideas can evolve and improve over time. The meaning of words plays a role in this process. Plagiarism, often seen negatively, is argued to be necessary for progress as it involves incorporating and building upon an author's ideas and language to rectify and replace incorrect concepts with correct ones. Thus, the quote highlights the importance of using existing knowledge as a foundation for innovation and advancement in understanding.

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Plagiarism

By Guy Debord

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