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A mere copier of nature can never produce anything great.
A mere copier of nature can never produce anything great.
I invent nothing. I rediscover.
I invent nothing. I rediscover.
Originality is nothing but judicious imitation.
Originality is nothing but judicious imitation.
Start with what is right rather than what is acceptable.
Start with what is right rather than what is acceptable.
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.
All cases are unique and very similar to others.
All cases are unique and very similar to others.
When people are fee to do as they please, they usually imitate each other. Originality is deliberate and forced, and read more
When people are fee to do as they please, they usually imitate each other. Originality is deliberate and forced, and partakes of the nature of a protest.
Be yourself. The world worships the original.
Be yourself. The world worships the original.
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.
