The Quotationist Philosopher

David Smith

Apr 10, 2018

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The quotation without citation

Is abusive, and stolen and constitutes fake news.

When I steal an idea at least

I admit my crime

To steal is good to a rogue dervish

If the source is good

Are not all words used goods by

Convention?

DS Poem

April 10, 2018

Book two

The Dust of Annihilation

#quotes #poem #quotation

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