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What moves those of genius, what inspires their work is not new ideas, but their obsession with the idea that read more
What moves those of genius, what inspires their work is not new ideas, but their obsession with the idea that what has already been said is still not enough.
Originality is simply a pair of fresh eyes.
Originality is simply a pair of fresh eyes.
Originality is nothing but judicious imitation.
Originality is nothing but judicious imitation.
A mere copier of nature can never produce anything great.
A mere copier of nature can never produce anything great.
Should we all confess our sins to one another we would all laugh at one another for our lack of read more
Should we all confess our sins to one another we would all laugh at one another for our lack of originality
Many a man fails as an original thinker simply because his memory is too good.
Many a man fails as an original thinker simply because his memory is too good.
The more original a discovery, the more obvious it seems afterwards.
The more original a discovery, the more obvious it seems afterwards.
No bird has ever uttered note That was not in some first bird's throat; Since Eden's freshness and man's read more
No bird has ever uttered note That was not in some first bird's throat; Since Eden's freshness and man's fall No rose has been original.
All cases are unique and very similar to others.
All cases are unique and very similar to others.
