Quote by Samuel Taylor Coleridge

Plagiarists are always suspicious of being stolen from.

Plagiarists are always suspicious of being stolen from.

Summary

This quote suggests that individuals who engage in plagiarism, the act of copying someone else's work without giving proper credit, are often paranoid or apprehensive about having their own work stolen by others. It implies that dishonesty breeds suspicion and insecurity, as plagiarists are constantly wary of being caught in their own deceptive actions. This quote highlights the ironical nature of plagiarism, where those who engage in unoriginality are themselves afraid of facing the same consequences they inflict upon others.

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Plagiarism

By Samuel Taylor Coleridge

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