The merit of originality is not novelty; it is sincerity. The believing man is the original man; whatsoever he believes, read more

The merit of originality is not novelty; it is sincerity. The believing man is the original man; whatsoever he believes, he believes it for himself, not for another.

Utter originality is, of course, out of the question.

Utter originality is, of course, out of the question.

Originality is the one thing which unoriginal minds cannot feel the use of.

Originality is the one thing which unoriginal minds cannot feel the use of.

All profoundly original work looks ugly at first.

All profoundly original work looks ugly at first.

You've gotta be original, because if you're like someone else, what do they need you for?

You've gotta be original, because if you're like someone else, what do they need you for?

Start with what is right rather than what is acceptable.

Start with what is right rather than what is acceptable.

The more powerful and original a mind, the more it will incline towards the religion of solitude.

The more powerful and original a mind, the more it will incline towards the religion of solitude.

All cases are unique and very similar to others.

All cases are unique and very similar to others.

I invent nothing. I rediscover.

I invent nothing. I rediscover.