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.

I invent nothing. I rediscover.

I invent nothing. I rediscover.

Originality is nothing but judicious imitation.

Originality is nothing but judicious imitation.

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.

You've gotta be original, because if you're like someone else, what do they need you for?

You've gotta be original, because if you're like someone else, what do they need you for?

All truly wise thoughts have been thought already thousands of times; but to make them truly ours, we must think read more

All truly wise thoughts have been thought already thousands of times; but to make them truly ours, we must think them over again honestly, till they take root in our personal experience.

Originality is the art of concealing your sources

Originality is the art of concealing your sources

All cases are unique and very similar to others.

All cases are unique and very similar to others.