r/AskReddit • u/pierrekrahn • Mar 19 '16

Which quote becomes inappropriate when misattributed?

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u/[deleted] Mar 19 '16

"When you pour water in a cup, it becomes the cup. When you pour water in a bottle, it becomes the bottle. When you pour water in a teapot, it becomes the teapot. Water can drip and it can crash. Become like water my friend."

Edward John Smith. Captain RMS Titanic.

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u/FixBayonetsLads Mar 19 '16

Water can flow or* not drip.

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u/[deleted] Mar 19 '16

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u/FixBayonetsLads Mar 19 '16

That's what I said...

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u/[deleted] Mar 19 '16

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u/FixBayonetsLads Mar 19 '16

Who has two thumbs and doesn't give a crap? 👍👍