Keep quotations useful, sourced and in context.
Read the editorial rules for topic relevance, source identity, explanations and uncertain attributions.
Topic relevance
A quotation is mapped to a topic only when the central idea reasonably belongs there. A matching keyword by itself is not enough.
Source context
Where possible, quotations keep a named work, source note, date or edition context so readers can inspect more than an isolated sentence.
Original value
Meaning notes explain the immediate idea in plain language and related-topic links help readers compare different interpretations.
Speaker and narrative voice
Work authorship is not always the same as the local speaker of a line. Fictional characters, narrators, dialogue participants, reported speakers and poetic voices are identified separately where needed.
Sensitive subjects
Collections about mental health, grief, addiction, health, pain and related subjects are presented as quotation and literary-reference material, not professional advice.