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A Person Cries Out In Life Because It's Lonely And Because Life's Been Broken Off From Whatever Created It. But No Matter How Much You Hate Life, You Love It Too. It's Like A Caldron Boiling With Everything You Have To Have, But Very Painful To The Lips.
-Frank Herbert
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A Person Cries Out

Frank Herbert
A Person Cries Out In Life Because It's Lonely And Because Life's Been Broken Off From Whatever Created It. But No Matter How Much You Hate Life, You Love It Too. It's Like A Caldron Boiling With Everything You Have To Have, But Very Painful To The Lips.
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Firsts
Emotion
Think You Of The Fact That A Deaf Person Cannot Hear. Then, What Deafness May We Not All Possess? What Senses Do We Lack That We Cannot See And Cannot Hear Another World All Around Us?
Thinking
World
May
Historians Exercise Great Power And Some Of Them Know It. They Recreate The Past, Changing It To Fit Their Own Interpretations. Thus, They Change The Future As Well.
Exercise
Past
Fit
Revenge Is For Children And The Emotionally Retarded.
Children
Revenge
Retarded
When Religion And Politics Ride In The Same Cart, The Whirlwind Follows.
Whirlwind
Religion And Politics
Carts
Religions Often Partake Of The Myth Of Progress That Shields Us From The Terrors Of An Uncertain Future.
Religion
Progress
Statistics
You Don't Write For Success. That Takes Part Of Your Attention Away From The Writing. If You're Really Doing It, That's All You're Doing: Writing.
Writing
Attention
Ifs
The Dice Cannot Read Their Own Spots.
Perception
Dice
Spots
The Thing The Ecologically Illiterate Don't Realize About An Ecosystem Is That It's A System. A System! A System Maintains A Certain Fluid Stability That Can Be Destroyed By A Misstep In Just One Niche.
Ecosystems
Niche
Realizing
He Who Can Destroy A Thing, Can Control A Thing.
There Is Probably No More Terrible Instant Of Enlightenment Than The One In Which You Discover Your Father Is A Man - With Human Flesh.
Father
Men
Flesh
Power Tends To Isolate Those Who Hold Too Much Of It. Eventually, They Lose Touch With Reality ... And Fall.
Fall
Power
Reality
If I'd Been Born In My Grandfather's Time, I'd Have Made My Grandfather's Mistakes. Theres No Doubt Of It. I Just Don't Want To Make My Grandfather's Mistakes Today.
Life
Mistake
Advice
Why Is It That Foolishness Repeats Itself With Such Monotonous Precision?
Precision
Repeats
Monotonous
There Should Be A Science Of Discontent. People Need Hard Times And Oppression To Develop Psychic Muscles.
Hard Times
Psychics
People
One Of The Best Things To Come Out Of The Home Computer Revolution Could Be The General And Widespread Understanding Of How Severely Limited Logic Really Is.
Home
Understanding
Revolution
Sympathy For The Enemy -- A Weakness Of Police And Armies Alike. Most Perilous Are The Unconscious Sympathies Directing You To Preserve Your Enemy Intact Because The Enemy Is Your Justification For Existence.
Army
Police
Enemy
We Never Get Far From Wealth And All Of Its Masks When We Deal With Power.
Power
Wealth
Mask
But It's Well Known That Repression Makes A Religion Flourish.
Well Known
Wells
Repression
Governments Always Commit Their Entire Populations When The Demands Grow Heavy Enough. By Their Passive Acceptance, These Populations Become Accessories To Whatever Is Done In Their Name.
Acceptance
Government
Names
Proper Teaching Is Recognized With Ease. You Can Know It Without Fail Because It Awakens Within You That Sensation Which Tells You This Is Something You Have Always Known.
Teaching
Ease
Failing
Give Me A Lamp So I Can Find The Day.
Giving
Lamps
Give Me
When You Think To Take Determination Of Your Fate Into Your Own Hands, That Is The Moment You Can Be Crushed. Be Cautious.
Determination
Fate
Thinking
That Path Leads Ever Down Into Stagnation.
Path
Stagnation
When You Think You Know Something: That Is A Most Perfect Barrier Against Learning.
Thinking
Perfect
You Think You Know
What Does A Mirror Look At?
Mirrors
Doe
Looks
Once Men Turned Their Thinking Over To Machines In The Hope That This Would Set Them Free. But That Only Permitted Other Men With Machines To Enslave Them.
Men
Thinking
Machines
Irreverence Is A Most Necessary Ingredient Of Religion. Not To Speak Of Its Importance In Philosophy. Irreverence Is The Only Way Left To Us For Testing Our Universe.
Philosophy
Irreverence
Way
Good Governance Never Depends Upon Laws, But Upon The Personal Qualities Of Those Who Govern. The Machinery Of Government Is Always Subordinate To The Will Of Those Who Administer That Machinery. The Most Important Element Of Government, Therefore, Is The Method Of Choosing Leaders.
Government
Law
Personal Qualities
There's An Unwritten Compact Between You And The Reader. If Someone Enters A Bookstore And Sets Down Hard Earned Money (energy) For Your Book, You Owe That Person Some Entertainment And As Much More As You Can Give.
Book
Giving
Entertainment
A Creature Who Has Spent His Life Creating One Particular Representation Of His Selfdom Will Die Rather Than Become The Antithesis Of That Representation
Creating
Antithesis
Particular
A Person Cries Out In Life Because It's Lonely And Because Life's Been Broken Off From Whatever Created It. But No Matter How Much You Hate Life, You Love It Too. It's Like A Caldron Boiling With Everything You Have To Have, But Very Painful To The Lips.
Lonely
Hate
Broken
Understanding Quotes: Their Essence and Application

Quotes, or quotations, are powerful tools in communication, encapsulating ideas, emotions, and wisdom in concise expressions. They serve various purposes across different contexts, from academic writing to everyday conversation.

1. Defining Quotes

A quote is a repetition of someone else's statement or thoughts. It can be a direct replication of words spoken or written by another individual, often used to support arguments, provide evidence, or convey profound insights.


2. The Importance of Quotes

2.1. Enhancing Credibility

Incorporating quotes from authoritative sources can bolster the credibility of your work. By referencing experts or primary sources, you demonstrate thorough research and a solid foundation for your arguments.


2.2. Providing Evidence

Quotes serve as concrete evidence to support claims. In academic and professional writing, they validate points made, offering readers a basis to trust the information presented.


2.3. Conveying Emotions and Perspectives

Quotes can encapsulate emotions and perspectives succinctly. They allow writers to express complex feelings or viewpoints through the words of others, often more eloquently than paraphrasing.


3. Types of Quotes

3.1. Direct Quotes

Direct quotes involve copying the exact words from a source, enclosed in quotation marks. They are used when the original wording is significant or particularly well-expressed.


3.2. Indirect Quotes (Paraphrasing)

Indirect quotes restate the original message in your own words. While not enclosed in quotation marks, they still require proper attribution to the original source.


3.3. Block Quotes

Block quotes are lengthy direct quotations, formatted as a separate block of text. They are typically used for quotes exceeding a certain length, varying by citation style. For instance, in APA style, quotes longer than 40 words are formatted as block quotes.



4. Proper Usage of Quotes


4.1. Contextual Relevance

Ensure that the quote you choose is relevant to the topic and adds value to your content. Avoid inserting quotes solely for decorative purposes.


4.2. Integration into Your Writing

Seamlessly integrate quotes into your writing. Introduce them appropriately and follow up with analysis or commentary to connect them to your main points.


4.3. Attribution and Citation

Always attribute quotes to their original authors and provide proper citations according to the required style guide (APA, MLA, Chicago, etc.).


5. Common Mistakes to Avoid


5.1. Overusing Quotes

Relying too heavily on quotes can overshadow your voice. Use them sparingly to support your arguments, not replace them.


5.2. Lack of Analysis

Presenting a quote without analysis or explanation can leave readers questioning its relevance. Always follow up with your interpretation or discussion.


5.3. Misquoting or Taking Out of Context

Ensure that quotes are accurate and not taken out of context, as this can mislead readers and undermine your credibility.



6. Quotes in Different Contexts


6.1. Academic Writing

In academic writing, quotes are used to support arguments, provide evidence, and engage with existing literature. Proper citation is crucial to avoid plagiarism.


6.2. Journalism

Journalists use quotes to provide firsthand accounts, add authenticity, and present multiple perspectives within a story.


6.3. Literature and Creative Writing

In literature, quotes can be used to convey character voices, themes, and stylistic elements. They enrich narratives and provide depth to storytelling.



7. Punctuation and Formatting


Understanding the correct punctuation and formatting of quotes is essential:


Quotation Marks: Always enclose direct quotes within quotation marks.


Punctuation Placement: In American English, periods and commas are placed inside quotation marks, while colons and semicolons are placed outside.


Block Quotes: For longer quotes, format them as block quotes without quotation marks, and indent the entire block.



8. Ethical Considerations


Ethical use of quotes involves accurate representation, proper attribution, and respect for intellectual property. Misuse can lead to plagiarism, which carries serious academic and professional consequences.

9. Tools for Managing Quotes


Utilize tools like citation generators and plagiarism checkers to manage quotes effectively. These tools help ensure proper formatting and originality in your writing.



Conclusion


Quotes are invaluable in enriching content, providing evidence, and conveying complex ideas succinctly. When used appropriately, they enhance the quality and credibility of your writing. Always ensure relevance, proper integration, and ethical usage to maximize their impact.


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