Quote by Thomas Carlyle

The merit of originality is not novelty; it is sincerity.

The merit of originality is not novelty; it is sincerity.

Summary

This quote emphasizes that the true value of being original does not lie in simply being new or different, but rather in being genuine and sincere. It suggests that what matters most is being true to oneself and expressing one's ideas and actions with authenticity. This quote challenges the notion that originality is solely defined by novelty or the pursuit of being unique, and instead promotes the idea that true originality is found when one's thoughts and actions come from a place of honesty and sincerity.

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Sincerity

By Thomas Carlyle

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