Carolyn G. Heilbrun? Amanda Cross? Apocryphal? Dear Quote Investigator: Nostalgia is a sentimental emotion that does not seem to be dangerous. Yet, wistful feelings for a bygone era can become a source of hatred and resentment. The mystery author Carolyn G. Heilbrun expressed something similar. Would you please help me to find a citation? Quote …
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That’s the Point of Quotations, You Know: One Can Use Another’s Words To Be Insulting
Carolyn G. Heilbrun? Amanda Cross? Kate Fansler? Apocryphal? Dear Quote Investigator: By employing a quotation from a well-known individual it is possible to firmly express a viewpoint without directly endorsing it. I vaguely recall the following similar statement: Often the point of quotations is to use somebody else’s words to deliver an insult. Would you …