Justification by Quotation

Every now and again I am reading an article, and see a famous person’s quote interjected.  The author uses the quote to justify his behavior, actions, thoughts, beliefs, opinion, or to defend his previous article.  I am not sure that if I do not believe in your opinion that Ben Franklin is going to convince me either.  Do try though, I always find the quotes interesting and it does show you are not completely alone.