Originality is simply a pair of fresh eyes.

Originality is simply a pair of fresh eyes.

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.

It is better to create than to be learned, creating is the true essence of life.

It is better to create than to be learned, creating is the true essence of life.

A mere copier of nature can never produce anything great.

A mere copier of nature can never produce anything great.

Originality is nothing but judicious imitation.

Originality is nothing but judicious imitation.

The more original a discovery, the more obvious it seems afterwards.

The more original a discovery, the more obvious it seems afterwards.

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.

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.