The reason I am against this notion of plagiarism as flattery is that it is used as a reason to discourage the aggrieved author from taking action or being less stern with the action they take. Strangely, this is one of only a few situations where we tell the victims of an act that they should feel flattered. The logic falls apart there because we realize that criminals choose their victim based on risk vs. Convenience, quick turn around and other elements are also factors.
However, plagiarists choose their victims in much the same way and they often do so with much less skill than the common mugger chooses theirs. The victims of plagiarism are chosen the same way as any other victims are chosen.
Men of Genius Deficient in Conversation. Curiosities of Literature — Misattributed, Isaac D'Israeli. Last update June 3, Oscar Wilde Irish writer and poet - Many authors used variations of the expression as early as the 18th century.
Hannah and Jenny are sisters. In this exchange, Hannah is upset because Jenny has purchased the same exact dress Hannah is wearing to her graduation ceremony. The supernaturalist alleges that religion was revealed to man by God, and that the form of this revelation is a sacred book. Arches more graceful in form, or better fitted to defy the assaults of time, I have never seen.
Sleek finds it far harder work than fortune-making; but he pursues his Will-o'-the-Wisp with untiring energy. As company after company appeared, we were able to form a pretty exact estimate of their numbers. Top Definitions Quiz Examples Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.
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