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Originality Quotes - Page 4

A mere copier of nature can never produce anything great.

'Discourses on Art' (ed. R. Wark, 1975) no. 3 (14 December 1770)

When a work appears to be ahead of its time, it is only the time that is behind the work.

"Cock and harlequin: Notes concerning music". Book by Jean Cocteau, 1921.

Only those with no memory insist on their originality.

"Readers recommend: songs that sample, recycle and reinvent" by Peter Kimpton, www.theguardian.com. November 20, 2014.

It's incumbent on good public servants to maintain their voices and originality of thinking.

"Ronan Farrow making mark as diplomat at young age". Interview with Leah Garchik, www.sfgate.com. May 16, 2012.

Do not worry about your originality. You could not get rid of it even if you wanted to.

Robert Henri (1960). “The art spirit”, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Many have original minds who do not think it - they are led away by custom!

John Keats (2015). “John Keats - The Man Behind The Lyrics: Life, letters, and literary remains: Complete Letters and Two Extensive Biographies of one of the most beloved English Romantic poets”, p.439, e-artnow