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The original is unfaithful to the translation.
The original is unfaithful to the translation.
The merit of originality is not novelty; it is sincerity.
The merit of originality is not novelty; it is sincerity.
The lash may force men to physical labor, it cannot force them to spiritual creativity.
The lash may force men to physical labor, it cannot force them to spiritual creativity.
... not picked from the leaves of any author, but bred amongst the weeds and tares of mine own brain.
... not picked from the leaves of any author, but bred amongst the weeds and tares of mine own brain.
Uncertainty and mystery are energies of life. Don't let them scare you unduly, for they keep boredom at bay and read more
Uncertainty and mystery are energies of life. Don't let them scare you unduly, for they keep boredom at bay and spark creativity.
Most people are more comfortable with old problems than with new solutions.
Most people are more comfortable with old problems than with new solutions.
An original writer is not one who imitates nobody, but one whom nobody can imitate.
An original writer is not one who imitates nobody, but one whom nobody can imitate.
It's been very important throughout my career that I've met all the guys I've copied, because at each stage they've read more
It's been very important throughout my career that I've met all the guys I've copied, because at each stage they've said, "Don't play like me, play like you.".
Creativity is inventing, experimenting, growing, taking risks, breaking rules, making mistakes, and having fun.
Creativity is inventing, experimenting, growing, taking risks, breaking rules, making mistakes, and having fun.
