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Voltaire Quotes: Originality is nothing but judicious imitation. The most original writers borrowed one from another.
         

Originality is nothing but judicious imitation. The most original writers borrowed one from another.


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This page presents the quote "Originality is nothing but judicious imitation. The most original writers borrowed one from another.". Author of this quote is Voltaire. This quote is about empathy, imitation, originality, borrowed, generosity,.