To be original is to discover the commonplace of a thousand years--to face at first the sneer that no one would have… — Gerald Stanley Lee Copy Share Image
Newton expected no money from establishing his originality but rather desired recognition for his excellence. — Tyler Cowen Copy Share Image
New ideas come into this world somewhat like falling meteors, with a flash and an explosion, and perhaps somebody's castle-roof perforated. — Sarah Bernhardt Copy Share Image
Don't change your originality for the sake of others because no one else can play your role better than you! — Anonymous Copy Share Image
Chess problems demand from the composer the same virtues that characterize all worthwhile art: originality, invention, conciseness, harmony, complexity, and splendid insincerity — Vladimir Nabokov Copy Share Image
Aurelie Sheehan's absorbing stories have depth miles beneath their compelling surface. They radiate a wisdom, beauty and originality rare in contemporary fiction. — Frederic Tuten Copy Share Image
I sang a song in Hindi; nobody even knew what that was. Singing about Native American issues, nobody did that... I had… — Buffy Sainte-Marie Copy Share Image
Each of us is an artist of our days; the greater our integrity and awareness, the more original and creative our time… — John O'Donohue Copy Share Image
I believe in originality, primarily. However, it's important to know what there has been before to aim in that direction. Art history… — Philip Treacy Copy Share Image
I told graduates to not be afraid to fail, and I still believe that. But today I tell you that whether you… — Conan O'Brien Copy Share Image
Universities are renowned for their tolerance of unusual characters, especially if they show originality and dedication to their research. I have often… — Tony Attwood Copy Share Image
I wonder how far Moses would have gone if he'd taken a poll in Egypt? What would Jesus Christ have preached if… — Harry S. Truman Copy Share Image
I love the working class, and everyone from it that I've met, and think they're incredible witty, inventive - there's a lot… — Martin Amis Copy Share Image
Postmodernity is said to be a culture of fragmentary sensations, eclectic nostalgia, disposable simulacra, and promiscuous superficiality, in which the traditionally valued… — Jean Baudrillard Copy Share Image
“A person who is truly cool is a work of art. And remember, original works of art cost exponentially higher than imitations.… — Suzy Kassem Copy Share Image
Perhaps the efforts of the true poets, founders, religions, literatures, all ages, have been, and ever will be, our time and times… — Walt Whitman Copy Share Image
Success is no proof of virtue. In the case of a book, quick acclaim is presumptive evidence of a lack of substance… — Walter Kaufmann Copy Share Image
We prefer to believe that the absence of inverted commas guarantees the originality of a thought, whereas it may be merely that… — Clifton Fadiman Copy Share Image
Creativity can solve almost any problem. The creative act, the defeat of habit by originality, overcomes everything. — George Lois Copy Share Image
If in many of my productions terror has been the thesis, I maintain that terror is not of Germany, but of the… — Edgar Allan Poe Copy Share Image
Geniuses can be scintillating and geniuses can be somber, but it's that inescapable sorrowful depth that shines through-originality. — Jack Kerouac Copy Share Image
It may be conceit, but I believe the subject will interest the public, and I am sure that the views are original. — Charles Darwin Copy Share Image
Strive for originality in thought and action. Be first; Be different; And be daring. Only then will you make a significant difference… — Ernie J Zelinski Copy Share Image
Don't compare yourself to anyone. Be happy to be the wonder unique, very special person that you are. — Susan Polis Schutz Copy Share Image
John Stowell plays jazz, but he doesn’t use any of the clichés; he has an incredible originality. John is a master creator. — Larry Coryell Copy Share Image
All my originality consists?in giving life in human fashion to beings which are impossible according to the laws of possibility. — Odilon Redon Copy Share Image
The mark of highest originality lies in the ability to develop a familiar idea so fruitfully that it would seem no one… — Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Copy Share Image
“Originality is crucial. We as artists are trendsetters. People want to be like us. Every record brings out new elements of artistry.” — Lisa Goldin Copy Share Image
“The older I get, the less impressed I become with originality. These days, I'm far more moved by authenticity.” — Elizabeth Gilbert Copy Share Image
People took the word "clean" out of context. My mother had an expression: "clean as a whistle, sharp as a tack." I… — Joe Biden Copy Share Image
'Deadpool' is massively successful because they made a very unique movie. That uniqueness and originality, try to imitate that. Not, 'How about… — Lexi Alexander Copy Share Image
Select only things to steal that speak directly to your soul. If you do this, your work (and theft) will be authentic.… — Jim Jarmusch Copy Share Image
“Common people are often enough; that is why God made so many of them. Your job is to be--- EXTRAORDINARY.” — Shannon L. Alder Copy Share Image
Shadows are people who don't know the difference between being an individual, and being a close copy. Step out of the path,… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
“When you release the illusion of control, you begin an effortless free-fall toward a grand reunion with your original self.” — Bryant McGill Copy Share Image
“That which is original creates a new origin. That which is original, by definition, must stray off the previously worn paths. It… — Blake Charlton Copy Share Image
Originality maintains its glow even in the midst of its copies being appreciated by various people with the plenty of flow.That's the… — Anuj Somany Copy Share Image
I think it's really good not to get published. It sounds crazy but it's true. People want to get published very soon,… — Sarnath Banerjee Copy Share Image
“When you haven't figured out who you are and what you offer the world, it's awfully easy to get hoodwinked into thinking… — Ellen Lubin-Sherman Copy Share Image
I believe the structure of 'House of Leaves' is far more difficult to explain than it is to read. And while I'd… — Mark Z. Danielewski Copy Share Image
