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