Imitation, if it is not forgery, is a fine thing. It stems from a generous impulse, and a realistic sense of what can and cannot be done.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Imitation is valuable when done honestly to learn limits, not to deceive or forge.
- In plain terms
- Copying others is good if you do it to learn, not to trick people.
- What can you take from it?
- Learn from others without pretending to be them.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When does copying become stealing?
- How do you learn from masters?
Another view
Imitation can sometimes blur into plagiarism if not careful.
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