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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.
What is originality? Undetected plagiarism.
What is originality? Undetected plagiarism.
Originality is nothing but judicious imitation.
Originality is nothing but judicious imitation.
Utter originality is, of course, out of the question.
Utter originality is, of course, out of the question.
What the world calls originality is only an unaccustomed method of tickling it.
What the world calls originality is only an unaccustomed method of tickling it.
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.
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.
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?
A mere copier of nature can never produce anything great.
A mere copier of nature can never produce anything great.
