Quotes are a piece of sentences or phrases that are repeated exactly as it was written or said by someone. It can be taken from any book, from a poem, from any kind of play, or any speech. Quotes are also statements said by prominent personalities that can inspire others.
Quotes make us feel inclusive, inspired, and most importantly, human. Quotes represent the art of words. How beautiful it is to read something and feel the depth of hollowness inside us that we keep ignoring.
Hollowness: that I understand. I'm starting to believe that there isn't anything you can do to fix it. That's what I've taken from the therapy sessions: the holes in your life are permanent. You have to grow around them, like tree roots around concrete; you mould yourself through the gaps
-Paula Hawkins
The above quote, whenever read by a reader who has gone through the same kind of experience, will feel seen, heard, and understood. They will gather strength to dive deeper and learn to swim across the waves of these thoughts.
Why do we need quotes?
They provide a strong viewpoint on the argument. They leave an impact on our minds. Motivational quotes uplift our thinking and open a new path in front of us. They provide a better outlook on the outside world. It gives hope and a new awakening. They inspire us towards our goals. They give new ideas and powerful thinking. Some quotes move our hearts deeply and make us curious about life. Some quotes are deeply aesthetic and amazing. We feel relatable with the person or the time in which the quote was said or written. They make us feel like somebody is standing beside us. We are not alone going through this, or we are not alone suffering from a feeling like that. Quotes sometimes help people come out of depression and anxiety. They make people's voices stronger. They give them a reason to say yes to life an infinite number of times. Quotes are amazingly powerful in creating an impact on people's lives.
Quotes give a powerful voice and also a hook for the introduction of the article. Students can use beautiful and thought-provoking quotes for their school and college projects. Motivational quotes can be used in office presentations and social media marketing. Quotes are short, crisp, and precise. In this way, it enhances the language and makes it more elegant.
Types of Quotes
There can be many different types of quotes that serve different purposes. Some are inspirational, some are ethical, some talk about love, while others are about life. Some throw light on the importance of peace and hard work. Some quotes are about honesty. These quotes are extracted from various resources. Some are book quotes, poetry quotes, and some quotes are from the lives of famous personalities from fields of politics, sports, and education.
Examples of Quotes
- “A room without books is like a body without a soul.” - Marcus Tullius Cicero.
- “To live is the rarest thing in the world. Most people exist, that is all.”
Use of Quotes
Quotes can be used in many ways. In argumentative essays, quotes can help to present our argument strongly. Quotes can be used in different compositions to make it more appealing to the readers. Quotes make our piece of writing more interesting. It makes our composition more meaningful.
Quotes boost your presentation. It adds soul to your writing. It also grabs the attention of the readers. It sets the environment and the tone of the article.
Correct way to use Quotes
Punctuation- We must use the quotation marks to mark the use of quotes. Writing a good composition needs better grammar. Thus, for using quotes, we must use correct punctuation.
Right place- The use of quotes in any composition should be relatable to the subject. We must know the right place where the quote should be used. Appropriate framing of quotes in the text is very important.
The Sandwich Method
The Sandwich Method is also known as the sandwich quote, is a technique of using quotes in writing articles, essays, or academic writing.
It includes three parts.
- Top Bun ( Introduction)
At this place, the introduction to the quote is given. The argument that the quote supports. It gives context and the source of the quote. - Filling ( Quote)
Here, the quote itself is presented. It is written with proper quotation marks as per the need. - Bottom Bun (Explanation)
It gives the meaning of the quote and why it is used in your article. Here it is explained according to the context.
Background- Know the background of the quote. Who said the quote, and in what context was the quote said? This background knowledge will help in enhancing the quality of the composition. Without context, the quote can be misunderstood. It can also change the whole meaning and divert the article from its real message.
Create our Quote.
Doesn't it sound fascinating? Yes, you can create your quote too. It's not always necessary to quote some other writer. Rearrange words, twirl them around, and create your empowering quote.
Step 1: Choose a theme
Step 2: Ponder about it, read content related to it
Step 3: Arrange your words
Step 4: Craft it with your vocabulary
Through this exercise, I came up with this quote.
“The life of others is only for learning, not to imitate.”
Use of quotes on social media
Nowadays, there are a bunch of quotes available on social media posts, which is quite annoying sometimes, as the right credits are not given. Many pages on social media use quotes carelessly without following the ethics.
Presenting someone else's words as their own. That's plagiarism. If you are a writer, you all understand how bad plagiarism is. So the next time you use quotes on social media posts or anywhere, don't forget to give the right credits. It is very important to cite the source of quotes. Remember, quoting is a way to include someone else's work in your article, so express it in its original form. There should be fair use of quotes and under the right guidelines of ethics.
Next time, don't hesitate to give a little space to quotes in your writing work, but with some alertness and ethics.