Quote by Will Durant

Nothing is new except arrangement.

Nothing is new except arrangement.

Summary

This quote emphasizes that everything we perceive as new is actually a rearrangement or rearranging of existing elements. It implies that there are no truly original ideas, discoveries, or creations but rather a reorganization or repurposing of what already exists. It suggests that innovation comes from rearranging existing concepts, perspectives, or materials in a way that may appear fresh or novel, but fundamentally draws from preexisting elements.

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Plagiarism

By Will Durant

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