“The original writer is not he who refrains from imitating others, but he who can be imitated by none.”
“An original writer is not one who imitates nobody, but one whom nobody can imitate.”
“Originality is nothing by judicious imitation. The most original writers borrowed one from another.”
“To refrain from imitation is the best revenge.”
“Originality is nothing but judicious imitation. The most original writers borrowed one from another. The instruction we find in books is like fire. We fetch it from our neighbor's, kindle it at home, communicate it to others, and it becomes the property of all.”
“being yourself it's not ridiculous, but it is showing who you are and not imitating others.”