Bible Quote by Austin Kleon
““Nothing is original. It says it right there in the Bible. Ecclesiastes: That which has been is what will be, That which is done is what will be done, And there is nothing new under the sun. Every new idea is just a mashup or a remix of previous ideas.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Steal Like an Artist, 2012
All ideas are recombinations of existing ones; originality is a remix of past works.
In simple terms: Ideas are remixes of earlier concepts.
Key Takeaway
Embrace remixing, credit sources.
Themes
creativity
originality
inspiration
culture
Mood
inspirational
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
practical
When to use this quote
- writing
- design
- music production
- advertising
Key Concepts
intertextuality
innovation
authorship
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance inspiration and plagiarism?
- What value does remixing add?
A Different Perspective
Remixing can blur authorship credit.
