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Quotes are short memorable sayings that people often use to support a point they’re trying to make. This helps to get people to take them more seriously, because for some reason people are more likely to trust a quote said by someone whose name sounds familiar, than the person who wrote the article they are reading. Even if it’s a very good article.
For this reason, if you want to get your readers to take you more seriously, be sure to use meaningful quotes in your writing whenever possible. The internet has made it really easy to find wise quotes whenever you need some, although because it’s so easy for anyone to publish things on the web, you can’t always be sure that the quote is accurate. So just to be safe, it’s always a good idea to check reliable sources before you use a quote.
Quotes can be used in a variety of ways in an article. As already mentioned, to help support a point, but you can also use them to provoke people to think about something they might otherwise take for granted, to inspire people, to provide a little back story about something you’re saying, or just to give them some practical advice in general. Quotes about heartbreak and moving on can also help people get over relationships quickly. Quotes can be based in common sense, folk wisdom, they can be witty or cynical, they can provide some ethical guidelines for human behaviour, or they can just be intended to brighten your day.
Whichever way you use them, try not to take them out of the original context they were in – this can result in people misunderstanding what the original quote’s author was trying to say. People do this all the time, so it’s best to try to look up the original context for a quote to make sure you’re not using it wrong.
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