Not Citing Quote

<p>Hey guys, I have the perfect quote for my supplemental essay... but I have no idea where it's from. I have searched all over the internet, I have no idea what work it's from. I know who said it and what he said. Do I need to say where it's from too?</p>

<p>Well, the Princeton essay says that it has to be from a book or essay you read in the past year so you might want to look for another quote.</p>

<p>Well, I know it’s a Robert Frost quote. From some poem. I’m sure they’re not gonna be that nitpicky. I just don’t know which poem.</p>

<p>You think they wouldn’t be nitpicky over an Honor Code violation?</p>

<p>Is it really an honor code violation? I mean, I remember reading the line in a book at Borders. I know for a fact it is in some poem and it is in some book. I just can’t find the title of the poem anywhere. But judging from the responses, I’m guessing I’ll just be safe and go with another quote.</p>

<p>Post he quote here and at least one of the following will occur:</p>

<ol>
<li><p>Someone will recognize or research the quote for you and tell you the citation.</p></li>
<li><p>Someone will see that is a perfect jumping off quote, steal your idea, and probably write a better essay.</p></li>
<li><p>The Princeton adcoms that stalk this site will watch for your essay and blacklist you.</p></li>
</ol>

<p>Good luck.</p>

<p>Edit: Sorry for being a jerk. I think I’m a lot funnier than I probably am. Another frequent poster here inspires me, but he is more causticly humorous than I am.</p>