Imitating Quote by Thomas Merton
“People are in a hurry to magnify themselves by imitating what is popular- and too lazy to think of anything better.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: No Man Is an Island, 1955
People imitate popular trends instead of creating original ideas.
In simple terms: Avoid copying trends.
Cultivate original thought.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- artistic creation
- marketing
- personal development
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you foster originality?
- When is imitation useful?
May ignore benefits of learning from others.