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Well, We’re Gonna Steal This Quote Now…
Named one of the 50 best stand-up comedians of all time, Steven Wright is known for his deadpan style of humor, but also his philosophical take on human nature and modern society. In this quote, he takes a look at how different the working process of artists (such as comedians) and scientists is.
When artists “steal” an idea from someone else, they’re accused of being vile plagiarists. But when scientists don’t “steal” references from other scientists, they’re not taken seriously by their peers.
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