Imitation is not inspiration, and inspiration only can give birth to a work of art. The least of man's original emanation is better than the best of borrowed thought.

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This quote is a great reminder of a very important truth. It reminds us that originality is not a requirement for excellence, and that people should always be open to the possibility of great things being born from their imitations.

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