Quote by Ambrose Bierce

Quotation, n The act of repeating erroneously the words of another.

Quotation, n The act of repeating erroneously the words of a

Summary

This quote humorously defines a "quotation" as the act of mistakenly reciting someone else's words. It suggests that people occasionally make errors when paraphrasing or referencing others, possibly indicating a lack of accuracy or attention to detail. Overall, the quote emphasizes the importance of correctly attributing and presenting information, reminding us to be mindful of accurately relaying the words of others.

By Ambrose Bierce

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