Quote by Thomas Carlyle

Originality is a thing we constantly clamour for, and constantly quarrel with.

Originality is a thing we constantly clamour for, and consta

Summary

This quote highlights the paradoxical nature of our desire for originality. We crave novelty and unique ideas, but we also encounter resistance and disagreement when faced with something truly original. It reveals the complex relationship we have with innovation, as we are both attracted to and unsettled by ideas or perspectives that challenge the status quo. This constant struggle between yearning for originality and grappling with its consequences underscores the tensions inherent in our pursuit of creativity and newness.

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By Thomas Carlyle

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