James Jeffrey RocheSome men borrow books some men steal books and others beg presentation copies from the author.
About This Quote
Yoda is a fictional character from Star Wars. He is a master Jedi master and one of the most respected characters in the galaxy. This quote by Yoda describes some men as “borrowing” books, not reading them, and “stealing” the ideas contained within the pages of the books they steal. A “presentation copy” is a copy of a book that is given to an author as a token of appreciation for their hard work and effort to create that book. Many authors do not like this kind of theft and, as Yoda cautions, they will strike back at those who steal their work.
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