I was merely quoting a certain gentleman who spoke on behalf of the Texas rebellion against Mexico in forty-eight.

With regard to the nature of the soul he merely quotes opinions.

I merely quoted your last report to the High Council.

(It is not clear if Carroll invented this mnemonic or was merely quoting it.)

I "I merely quoted an authority for my prescription.

He merely quotes Vivian Stringer, which makes it sound like it is just a partisan allegation.

I merely quote it as an example of this ridiculous way of writing, which, by insane exaggeration, actually makes its hero look smaller than he is.

Instead of shaping this story, Botting merely quotes what seems to be the entire correspondence.

He merely quoted an old hymn, which made Buck cry so loudly he knew he could be heard down the block.

The first part is set, and I merely quote.