Quote by C. S. Lewis

Even in literature and art, no man who bothers about originality will ever be original: whereas if you simply try to tell the truth (without caring twopence how often it has been told before) you will, nine times out of ten, become original without ever having noticed it.

Even in literature and art, no man who bothers about origina

Summary

This quote by C.S. Lewis suggests that striving for originality in literature and art is futile. According to him, those who concern themselves with being original tend to lack originality. However, if one focuses on expressing the truth, regardless of how many times it has been told, they will often find themselves being original naturally and unconsciously. In essence, genuine creativity arises from honesty and authenticity rather than from a deliberate pursuit of uniqueness.

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