Quote by Samuel Johnson

Your manuscript is both good and original but the part that is good is not original, and the part that is original is not good.

Your manuscript is both good and original but the part that

Summary

This quote humorously expresses a critique of a manuscript. It suggests that although there may be certain elements within the writing that are good, those aspects are not unique or groundbreaking. On the other hand, the parts of the manuscript that are original are deemed to be not of good quality. This quote highlights the elusive nature of achieving both originality and quality in creative works, implying that the combination of these two elements is often a challenge.

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By Samuel Johnson

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