The Quotation Fallacy can be defined as any error or defect that weakens the construction, interpretation or treatment of a quotation as a consequence of invalid or faulty reasoning; intentional manipulation or misrepresentation; unintentional carelessness or ignorance; misleading notion or view; and mistaken belief or attribution.
Curating quotes to our own viewpoints and perspectives remains the cornerstone of quotations. Time and again, quotations are specifically chosen and purposefully presented because of the consequential value, communicative expediency and ideological resonance afforded by their being compacted, condensed or dramatized receptacles of potent ideas, influential views or persuasive claims. To understand a quotation and to be a fine quoter is to refuse to be intimidated or summarily impressed by its apparent prominence and supposed provenance. It also requires the exercise of due diligence in being sufficiently aware of the risks and pitfalls of (mis)interpretation and (mis)quotation. On the one hand, we should be mindful of the cultural dynamics and social mechanisms involved in those who purvey their ideas through (mis)quotations to pollute or confound our intellect. On the other hand, we shall welcome those who inspire or edify us via their compelling and insightful use of quotations. May the civilized thoughts of quotees continue to be funneled through and showcased by the quotational excellence of quoters who have judiciously cultivated quotational intelligence with the process of vetting themselves by duly knowing and heeding the Quotation Fallacy. May the consistent cultivation of mental vigilance and critical thinking of quoters and quote consumers in conjunction with the judicious exercise of their quotational intelligence both capacitate and facilitate their intellect to question the validity and reliability of quotation itself โ the curated treasury from which we frequently and indispensably draw the reserves, wisdoms and lessons to understand, appreciate and endure (the trials and tribulations of) life.
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