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.

Insist upon yourself. Be original.

Insist upon yourself. Be original.

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

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

Originality is the art of concealing your sources

Originality is the art of concealing your sources

All profoundly original work looks ugly at first.

All profoundly original work looks ugly at first.

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.

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.

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