Sorry for the obscure title, but I couldn't really think of one. Anyway, here is the tale: On a documentary on television, a minor member of the British nobility made a really stupid, pretentious remark which gave me an idea for a new novel. What I want is opinions on whether I can use this remark in my novel.
It wasn't very long, and as it was him talking for himself I don't think it's plagiarism. The chances of him reading my book are highly unlikely anyway. But it was so beautifully arrogant, I really, really want to use it. It will be said by one of my character, not the baron in question (I can't remember who is was anyway).
So, what's the consensus?