Quote by Cao Xueqin

I must claim the quoter's privilege of giving only as much of the text as will suit my purpose, said Tan-Chun. If I told you how it went on, I should end up by contradicting myself!

I must claim the quoter's privilege of giving only as much o

Summary

In this quote, Tan-Chun highlights the selective nature of quoting and the power it holds. By stating the privilege of freely choosing portions of a text, Tan-Chun emphasizes the subjective nature of conveying information and the ability to shape or manipulate the intended message. Tan-Chun acknowledges that revealing the entire context may lead to contradictory interpretations, suggesting that the act of quoting is subjective and can be used to enforce a particular perspective or purpose.

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