<p>(Other than the one that's provided in the prompt, of course).</p>
<p>Is this good to do? Or is it frowned upon?</p>
<p>I was taught that it is a very bad thing.</p>
<p>Thanks for the input. Anybody else?</p>
<p>No, it has been overdone.</p>
<p>Typically, you should not commence an essay with a quotation.</p>