diff --git a/less/type.less b/less/type.less
index 6ab3c08042..3ec976eefc 100644
--- a/less/type.less
+++ b/less/type.less
@@ -294,12 +294,6 @@ blockquote.pull-right {
   }
 }
 
-// Quotes
-blockquote:before,
-blockquote:after {
-  content: "";
-}
-
 // Addresses
 address {
   margin-bottom: @line-height-computed;