The point of quotations is that one can use another's words to be insulting. — Amanda Cross

The point of quotations is that one can use another's words to be insulting.

Author: Amanda Cross

Insight: We all use quotes to sound smarter, but here's the twist: they're also a socially acceptable way to say harsh things without owning them. Hiding behind someone else's words lets us dodge accountability while still landing the punch.

Source: Poetic Justice, p. 153, 1970

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The point of quotations is that one can use another's words to be insulting.

Amanda CrossPoetic Justice, p. 153, 1970

Insight

We all use quotes to sound smarter, but here's the twist: they're also a socially acceptable way to say harsh things without owning them. Hiding behind someone else's words lets us dodge accountability while still landing the punch.

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Amanda Cross

Amanda Cross was the pen name of American author and professor Carolyn Gold Heilbrun, born on January 13, 1926. She is best known for her mystery novels featuring feminist themes, particularly the "Kate Fansler" series, which explored women's roles in society and academia. In addition to her fiction, Heilbrun made significant contributions to feminist literary criticism and was a prominent advocate for women's rights.

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