Responding to a quote for history research paper

I have written a response/research paper based on this quote: "Do not allow yourself to be overawed by traditional beliefs and institutions. Slavish regard for the past prevents society from achieving a happier future." How would the following people react to this statement? (Immanuel Kant, Karl Marx, Herbert Spencer)

I just finished the first draft for the paper but I don't know how, or if I'm supposed to include the quote (word-for-word) in my paper.

Any advice is appreciate.

Did your teacher state that you needed to include the quote in the paper? What did the assignment sheet say?

No, EF_Season, the professor did not.

I would ask your professor if he/she would like for you include the direct quote or not. A rule of thumb, if you have to put the direct quote or any quote in your paper, be sure to always give the proper citation, APA OR MLA style.