Imitate Quotes
On copying, mimicry, and finding your own voice.
These imitate quotes debate whether art should copy nature or transform it entirely into something new. For more on artistic voice, see our Creativity quotes page.
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She had caprices of a marvellous unexpectedness, and how is any one to imitate a caprice?
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There's no one better to imitate than Carly Fiorina when it comes to a successful woman.
I was probably a bit of a mimic when I was a kid, and I used to imitate people.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What debate do these imitate quotes raise about art?
They question whether art should imitate nature directly or instead represent and transform it into something original.
Is there a quote about poets and imitation?
Yes, one contrasts immature poets who imitate with mature poets who are said to steal ideas outright and make them their own.
Do any quotes describe childhood imitation habits?
One speaker recalls being a natural mimic as a child, often imitating the people around them.
How is national imitation described in these quotes?
One line observes that a group imitates another culture's habits, but always several decades behind the original trend.
Where can I read more quotes about creativity and originality?
See our Creativity quotes or Expression quotes pages for related themes.
From childhood mimicry to national trends borrowed decades late, imitation takes many forms. Explore Expression quotes or Identity quotes next.
