Welcome to our compilation of thought-provoking quotes on the subject of plagiarism. Plagiarism, the act of using someone else’s work or ideas without proper attribution, is a topic that sparks debate across various fields, from academia to the creative arts. It challenges the boundaries of intellectual integrity and originality, highlighting the importance of ethical conduct and respecting the intellectual property of others.
Through the lens of these insightful quotes, we delve into the complexities surrounding plagiarism, exploring its ethical implications, its impact on creativity and innovation, and the necessity of upholding academic and professional integrity. These quotes offer diverse perspectives from renowned authors, scholars, and thinkers, shedding light on the multifaceted nature of plagiarism and its role in shaping our understanding of intellectual property and innovation.
As you peruse the following collection of quotes, consider the profound insights they offer into the ethical dilemmas and cultural significance of plagiarism. Whether you seek inspiration, reflection, or a deeper understanding of this contentious issue, these quotes are sure to provoke thought and stimulate discussion.
If we steal thoughts from the moderns, it will be cried down as plagiarism; if from the ancients, it will be cried up as erudition. Charles Caleb Colton
In a way, fraud in business is no different from infidelity in marriage or plagiarism in scholarly work. Even people committed to high moral standards succumb. Miroslav Volf
Once you get into the world of dystopia, it’s hard to avoid plagiarism, because other people have had such powerful visions. Anthony Horowitz
Taking something from one man and making it worse is plagiarism. George A. Moore
Mr. Fitzgerald, I believe that is how he spells his name, seems to believe that plagiarism begins at home. Zelda Fitzgerald
Ideas improve. The meaning of words participates in the improvement. Plagiarism is necessary. Progress implies it. It embraces an author’s phrase, makes use of his expressions, erases a false idea, and replaces it with the right idea. Guy Debord
Scientific fraud, plagiarism, and ghost writing are increasingly being reported in the news media, creating the impression that misconduct has become a widespread and omnipresent evil in scientific research. Heinrich Rohrer
In many senses, creativity and ‘plagiarism’ are nearly indivisible. David Shields
You don’t want to become guilty of plagiarism by letting someone else’s words get inadvertently mixed in with your own. If you do feel the need to paste in a block of research while you’re writing, be sure to highlight the copied text in a different color so you can go back and remove or rewrite it entirely later. Gayle Lynds
Using a big word like ‘plagiarism’… always causes some damage. It will always do lasting damage, like accusations of racism. Michel Houellebecq
Plagiarism is one of the great academic sins. It has the power to destroy a scholar or writer and turn a lifetime’s work to dust. Miranda Devine
When I listen to Radio 1 and hear five different tracks in a row using old disco samples, well that’s plagiarism, that’s taking other people’s music. Jay Kay
A major focus of ‘Reality Hunger’ is appropriation and plagiarism and what these terms mean. I can hardly treat the topic deeply without engaging in it. That would be like writing a book about lying and not being permitted to lie in it. David Shields
If you steal from one author it’s plagiarism; if you steal from many it’s research. Wilson Mizner
Can you sue yourself for plagiarism? If so, then ‘Old School’ has presented Ivan Reitman with a case. Elvis Mitchell
Composers shouldn’t think too much – it interferes with their plagiarism. Howard Dietz
With traditional publishing, books might be pulled due to plagiarism or libel – but rarely for content, and especially not without a widespread outcry. Andrew Shaffer
I could tell you which writer’s rhythms I am imitating. It’s not exactly plagiarism, it’s falling in love with good language and trying to imitate it. Charles Kuralt
I firmly believe in copyrights and am put off by plagiarism. Gautham Menon
Originality is undetected plagiarism. William Inge
Certainly the plagiarism, and dealing with the fallout of it, was the most difficult thing I’ve ever faced since I started writing. Nora Roberts
I think almost every newspaper in the United States has lost circulation due to the Internet. I also think the Internet will lead to a lot of plagiarism in journalism. Will McDonough
The only real mystery in the stories of political plagiarism is its durability in an age of Turnitin and other scanning software that can protect an author from his own mistakes, intentional or otherwise. Evan Osnos
No, generally I think influence is used as a nice word for plagiarism. Gilbert Gottfried
Every university has its problems. The issues range from lack of amenities, plagiarism, poor quality research, sexual harassment, faculty moonlighting, and faulty and biased recruitment. Sanjaya Baru
Art is either plagiarism or revolution. Paul Gauguin
The painter, sculptor, writer, and musician are protected by law. So are inventors. But the chef has absolutely no redress for plagiarism on his work; on the contrary, the more the latter is liked and appreciated, the more will people clamour for his recipes. Auguste Escoffier
Biden’s first failed run for the presidency was ended by his dishonesty over his academic record and his plagiarism, including the biography and speeches of British Labor politician Neil Kinnock. Mollie Hemingway
To engage in downright plagiarism is disappointing. It’s cynical, opportunistic and hypocritical. Saul Bass
I know that charges of plagiarism are serious. Ben Domenech
I think a very clear cut example of – dare I say – plagiarism is the Sam Smith-Tom Petty situation, where you have a song that is flagrantly… it is the hook from one song being used for another song. To me, that was a very obvious example of plagiarism. If somebody had done that to me, I would probably take a similar course of action. Ben Gibbard
Plagiarism is always the biggest thing in Hollywood. Clint Eastwood
What is originality? Undetected plagiarism. William Inge
