I've quickly wrote down some thoughts about Wikiquote: https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Low-barrier_Wikiquote
Wikiquote is what we call an "acqua cheta", a calm stream of water which in the end digs a valley. Its apparent simplicity often deceives, but is crucial.
Sorry for some blatant simplifications, of course an essay is just a way to make a point.
Nemo