Quote by Salvador Dali

The first man to compare the cheeks of a young woman to a rose was obviously a poet; the first to repeat it was possibly an idiot.

The first man to compare the cheeks of a young woman to a ro

Summary

This quote highlights the distinction between originality and imitation. The statement suggests that the first person to compare a woman's cheeks to a rose was a poet, appreciating the beauty and finding creative ways to express it. However, when this comparison became trite and others repeated it without thought or creativity, the quote dismisses those subsequent individuals as possibly lacking originality or being foolish. The quote emphasizes the importance of genuine, fresh perspectives rather than blindly repeating cliched comparisons.

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