diff --git a/layouts/shortcodes/blockquote.html b/layouts/shortcodes/blockquote.html
index e00389c..b396406 100644
--- a/layouts/shortcodes/blockquote.html
+++ b/layouts/shortcodes/blockquote.html
@@ -1,4 +1,6 @@
 <blockquote cite="{{ .Get "cite" }}">
-  {{ .Inner }}
+  <p>
+    {{ .Inner }}
+  </p>
   <footer>{{ .Get "footer" }}</footer>
-</blockquote>
+</blockquote>
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