All profoundly original work looks ugly at first.

All profoundly original work looks ugly at first.

A mere copier of nature can never produce anything great.

A mere copier of nature can never produce anything great.

What a good thing Adam had--when he said a good thing, he knew nobody had said it before.

What a good thing Adam had--when he said a good thing, he knew nobody had said it before.

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.

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.

Insist upon yourself. Be original.

Insist upon yourself. Be original.

What is originality? Undetected plagiarism.

What is originality? Undetected plagiarism.