The little honesty that exists among authors is discernible in the unconscionable way they misquote from the writings of others.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Authors often appear honest but they frequently misquote others to suit their own purposes.
- In plain terms
- Writers seem truthful yet often twist others' words.
- What can you take from it?
- Check original sources before trusting quotations.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do we accept misquotes?
- How can we encourage accurate citation?
Another view
Sometimes authors unintentionally misquote due to memory errors.
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