Imitation Quotes

When you do an interview with me, you're talking to a cheap imitation of the person that I really am. There's no magic in my words, it's just me talking.

Unfortunately what came out of it was also kind of an imitation community with a lot of mindless conformity.

By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest.

The reason is that for many years I have avoided reading anything whatsoever that approaches my own line of country, out of a somewhat fanatical desire to avoid the risk of unconscious imitation.

I don't know if there is any one secret to successful writing, but one important step is to move beyond imitation and discover what you can write that no one else can - that is, find out who you are and write that in an appropriate narrative and style.

Listening, not imitation, may be the sincerest form of flattery.

All bad Literature rests upon imperfect insight, or upon imitation, which may be defined as seeing at second-hand.

The opponents of this process have always tried to vilify westernization as a poor imitation.

Were I called on to define, very briefly, the term Art, I should call it 'the reproduction of what the Senses perceive in Nature through the veil of the soul.' The mere imitation, however accurate, of what is in Nature, entitles no man to the sacred name of 'Artist.'

No man was ever great by imitation.

Men often applaud an imitation and hiss the real thing.

To refrain from imitation is the best revenge.

Anyone who draws attention to himself as an individual, is viewed with suspicion. We acquired this tendency, of course, from America, and we must resist it: levelling, and imitation of what others are already doing.

Imitation is the sincerest form of television.

Unlike any other visual image, a photograph is not a rendering, an imitation or an interpretation of its subject, but actually a trace of it. No painting or drawing, however naturalist, belongs to its subject in the way that a photograph does.

Probably I, like a lot of people, became a writer in imitation of or in homage to the books I enjoyed. When you're so captivated by something, you think, could I do that? Hmm, let me try.

Of what use were the arts if they were only the reproduction and the imitation of life?

You know, there's so much imitation and so much pandering in Hollywood.

Imitation is being rewarded. They're learning that if you fit right in the mold, you get rewarded. Music is no longer a form of expression - it's a means to a lifestyle.

Fashion is something barbarous, for it produces innovation without reason and imitation without benefit.

Rudeness is a weak imitation of strength.

The Cube is an imitation of life itself - or even an improvement on life.

Of course as children, we all, in all cultures and societies, learn behavior from observation, imitation, and encouragement of various kinds. So by the suggestion made, we all 'pretend' most of the time.

Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.

For years that may mean imitation. Then, one day, it is like a door opening, and a new thought comes in. Why not try this instead. Suddenly he is doing something original, almost in spite of himself.

The false is nothing but an imitation of the true.

Imitation is the highest form of flattery, but clones kind of get it wrong because we are promoting individuality and being proud of being yourself.

I think we always move from imitation to assimilation to innovation, but I can't name you 20 people outside those we've already recognized who ever got to point three: innovation.

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

Nature is commonplace. Imitation is more interesting.