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research.wou.edu › mla › mla-indirectquoteOct 29, 2021 · An indirect quote is when you quote a source that is cited and/or quoted in another source. MLA calls these ‘indirect sources.’. As a general rule, you should try to avoid using indirect sources. If there is a quote in a source from another book or article that you want to use, find the original source of that quote and cite it. Only quote an indirect source when absolutely necessary, for instance, when the original work is out of print or unavailable, or not available in English or a ...