Which of the following is the best way to give the author credit?

According to wingspanens, it was the worst of times.

According to wingspanens, "It was the worst of times" [2].

wingspanens might have believed it was the worst of times (wingspanens 2).

I have always mentioned in passing that, "It was the worst of times."

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Which of the following is the best way to give the author credit?

 According to wingspanens, it was the worst of times.

 According to wingspanens, "It was the worst of times" [2].

 wingspanens might have believed it was the worst of times (wingspanens 2).

 I have always mentioned in passing that, "It was the worst of times."

anonymous · Answer

According ti Wingspanens, it was the worst of times.

anonymous · Answer

I would have to say the second one, but that's just my educated guess. XD