“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.”

“The instruction we find in books is like fire. We fetch it from our neighbours, kindle it at home, communicate it to others, and it becomes the property of all.”

“What we find in books is like the fire in our hearths. We fetch it from our neighbors, we kindle it at home, we communicate it to others, and it becomes the property of all.”

“Originality is nothing by judicious imitation. The most original writers borrowed one from another.”

“By appreciation, we make excellence in others our own property.”

“the safest course is to do nothing against one's conscience. With this secret, we can enjoy life and have no fear from death.”

“I hold firmly to my original views. After all I am a philosopher. ”