When is it unnecessary to follow a direct quotation with a parenthetical citation that includes the name of the source?

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Citation is unnecessary for familiar proverbs, well-known quotations, and common knowledge.

DarkByte answered Sep 15, 2019

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When quote is just basic knowledge that everyone knows about, ie 'Birds fly'

Zimzalabim answered Sep 18, 2019

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