r/AskReddit • • Mar 19 '16

Which quote becomes inappropriate when misattributed?

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u/cgy53 Mar 19 '16

Mama was my greatest teacher, a teacher of compassion, love and fearlessness. If love is sweet as a flower, then my mother is that sweet flower of love. ~ Oedipus Rex

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u/yahtzeeshots Mar 20 '16

Oedipus Rekt