I invent nothing. I rediscover.

I invent nothing. I rediscover.

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.

The principal mark of genius is not perfection, but originality.

The principal mark of genius is not perfection, but originality.

Nothing of me is original. I am the combined effort of everyone I've ever known.

Nothing of me is original. I am the combined effort of everyone I've ever known.

The first man to compare the cheeks of a young woman to a rose was obviously a poet; the first read more

The first man to compare the cheeks of a young woman to a rose was obviously a poet; the first to repeat it was possibly an idiot.

Insist upon yourself. Be original.

Insist upon yourself. Be original.

Be yourself. The world worships the original.

Be yourself. The world worships the original.

Originality is nothing but judicious imitation.

Originality is nothing but judicious imitation.