393 Quotes About Originality

Conform, go crazy, or become an artist.

One does not have to be a philosopher to be a successful artist, but he does have to be an artist to be a successful philosopher. His nature is to view the world in an unpredictable albeit useful light.

A poor original is better than a good imitation.

Absurdity and anti—absurdity are the two poles of creative energy.

An original artist is unable to copy. So he has only to copy in order to be original.

The value of an artist is more because of his originality than his skill.

A person who is truly cool is a work of art. And remember, original works of art cost exponentially higher than imitations. Just take a look at the the coolest people in history. They will always be a part of history for being extremely original individuals, not imitations.

I think we live in a time where artists are very tidy and afraid of what others might think. They hesitate in expressing their views and opinions. So being original is rare. For me, it's about living the life you create for yourself, to create your kingdom. I think we should work on being our unique selves and becoming our greatest versions. I like to remind people to take the power to live their life the way they wish.

Whether you try too hard to fit in or you try too hard to stand out, it is of equal consequence: you exhaust your significance.