Quote by Walter Benjamin

Quotations in my work are like wayside robbers who leap out armed and relieve the stroller of his conviction.

Quotations in my work are like wayside robbers who leap out

Summary

This quote suggests that the use of quotations in one's work can be intrusive and can overpower the original thoughts and convictions of the writer. Similar to robbers who surprise and rob innocent pedestrians, quotations can suddenly appear in the text and take away the author's ownership of their ideas. It implies that relying too heavily on quotations can undermine the writer's authenticity and originality, leading to a diminished sense of conviction and personal voice in their work.

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By Walter Benjamin

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