Quote by Laurence J. Peter

Originality is the fine art of remembering what you hear but forgetting where you heard it.

Originality is the fine art of remembering what you hear but

Summary

This quote suggests that true originality lies in assimilating ideas from various sources while erasing the memory of their origins. It emphasizes the importance of personal interpretation and recontextualization, rather than simply duplicating or imitating what has been heard before. By letting go of the attachment to specific sources, one can create something new and unique by recombining and reinventing existing knowledge, thereby celebrating the imaginative process of creating something fresh and novel.

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Innovation

By Laurence J. Peter

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