Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

By necessity, by proclivity, and by delight, we all quote. In fact it is as difficult to appropriate the thoughts of others as it is to invent.

By necessity, by proclivity, and by delight, we all quote. I

Summary

This quote asserts that quoting is a natural inclination that arises from different reasons: necessity, an innate tendency, and enjoyment. It suggests that humans, inherently, tend to rely on the words and ideas of others rather than solely generating their own. The quote goes on to claim that borrowing the thoughts of others is as challenging as creating original ones. In essence, it emphasizes the importance and difficulty of effectively capturing and expressing someone else's ideas.

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By Ralph Waldo Emerson

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