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8 Jul 2017
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What is the difference between quote and saying ?Feel free to just provide example sentences.
What is the difference between quote and saying ?Feel free to just provide example sentences.
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A quote is something we know was said by one particular person
A saying is something where we don't know who said it first, but now lots of people use it
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@Riordaaf aha Thank you for the clear explanation~! I fully understand the difference^^ Have a nice weekend!
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saying is in general, while quote is particular about something
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