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"I hate quotations," Emerson wrote. "Tell me what you know." With all due respect, Mr. Emerson, I like finding quotations that really speak to me. In fact I keep a journal of quotes that I like. To me, statements that are worthy of being quotable are the epitome of good editing. They usually convey a big message in very few words. They can be inspiring, humorous, clever, thought-provoking or all of the above. "A time comes when silence is betrayal." -Martin Luther King Jr. "In all this world there is nothing more upsetting than the clobbering of a cherished belief." -Charles M. Schulz. "Those who wish to sing always find a song." -Plato. "I know just the thing!" -Lucy Ricardo. If I'm stuck in my writing I often pull out my journal of quotations to find inspiration or to help me contemplate the point to my story. So while I agree with Mr. Emerson's quest for originality, I will continue to find wisdom in other people's words. In the meantime, please "Be excellent to each other." -Bill, from Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure
