Devilish quotation from a palimpsest (4)

I believe the answer is:

imps

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'devilish quotation from a palimpsest' is the definition.
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'from a palimpsest' is the wordplay.
'from' says the answer is hidden in the clue.
'IMPS' is hidden within 'palimpsest'.

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(Other definitions for imps that I've seen before include "Naughty sprites" , "Small devils or mischievous children" , "Demons" , "Mischievous sprites" , "Little monkeys?" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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