Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

Only an inventor knows how to borrow, and every man is or should be an inventor.

Only an inventor knows how to borrow, and every man is or sh

Summary

This quote suggests that only individuals who possess innovative thinking and creative problem-solving skills truly understand the art of borrowing. It implies that borrowing involves more than just taking or acquiring; it requires the ability to adapt ideas and concepts from different sources and put them together in new ways. Moreover, the quote emphasizes the idea that everyone has the potential to be inventive, emphasizing the importance of fostering creativity and originality in all individuals.

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Genius

By Ralph Waldo Emerson

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