Always Quote by Mark Kurlansky
“Everyone always gets a little irritated by imitators, but mostly I'm flattered. What if you never did anything anyone wanted to copy?”
About This Quote
Imitation can be irritating, yet it also flatters; originality means doing something no one else wants to copy.
In simple terms: Imitation irritates but flatters; originality is unique.
Embrace originality, not imitation.
Themes
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Type
When to use this quote
- product design
- artistic work
- marketing campaign
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What would you create if no one copied you?
- How does imitation affect your work?
Originality is hard to achieve.