Original thought is like original sin: both happened before you were born to people you could not have possibly met.

Summary

This quote suggests that original thinking, like the concept of original sin, is something that has occurred and developed prior to our existence. It implies that we are not the first ones to have creative thoughts or hold unique perspectives, as others before us have already explored similar ideas. Just as we inherit the concept of sin without any control over it, we inherit the historical evolution of thoughts. The quote encourages us to acknowledge the contributions and ideas of those who came before us and understand that our own thoughts are influenced by the collective wisdom of humanity.

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