Quote by Virginia Woolf

Lines slip easily down the accustomed grooves. The old designs are copied so glibly that we are half inclined to think them original, save for that very glibness.

Lines slip easily down the accustomed grooves. The old desig

Summary

This quote suggests that we often retread familiar paths and regurgitate old ideas without even realizing it. It highlights the ease with which we fall into repetitive patterns, ultimately blurring the line between originality and imitation. The familiarity of these "old designs" makes them appear almost genuine, though their lack of originality is betrayed by our thoughtless duplication.

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By Virginia Woolf

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