Originality is not seen in single words or even in sentences. Originality is the sum total of a man's thinking or his writing.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Originality comes from total thinking, not isolated words.
- In plain terms
- Being original is about your whole way of thinking.
- What can you take from it?
- Focus on holistic thought for original work.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is style separate from thought?
- How do you think?
Another view
Specific words or phrases can be highly original in context.
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