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Mimic Quotes

Sayings on copying, mocking, and imitation.

These mimic quotes celebrate imitation as a creative gift, with one performer thanking their imagination for the ability to Ape and mimic others convincingly.

I have always been a good mimic.

Quotes by Robin Wright

Cunning... is but the low mimic of wisdom.

Plato

We ape, we mimic, we mock. We act.

Quotes by Laurence Olivier

Thank God for my imagination. For my abilities to mimic.

Quotes by Kayvan Novak

Act Quotes

I don't want to be anyone's mimic.

Quotes by Edgar Davids

Yes, we do mimic our parents in a lot of ways.

Quotes by Deana Carter

Human beings all mimic each other.

Quotes by Daphne Guinness

I'm not a mimic.

Quotes by Carl Kasell

There I was, an 18-year-old mimic rooming with a blind whistler.

Quotes by Art Carney

Frequently Asked Questions

How do these quotes describe the ability to mimic?
Several treat it as a genuine creative gift, with one performer thanking their imagination specifically for the ability to mimic others.
Is mimicry always shown positively here?
Not entirely. One quote calls cunning merely a "low mimic" of real wisdom, using the word to suggest something is a poor imitation rather than the real thing.
Do any quotes connect mimicry to performance or acting?
Yes, one links miming, mocking, and acting together, suggesting they're all part of the same instinct to imitate and interpret human behavior.
Is being a "good mimic" treated as a skill worth having?
One speaker plainly states they've always been a good mimic, presenting it as a natural talent rather than something learned with effort.
What related quote pages fit this theme?
You might also enjoy quotes about how people Act in different situations, a closely related idea to mimicry and impression.

Not every quote is flattering, though — cunning is described here as only a weak mimic of real wisdom. Related themes appear in quotes about how we Act and present ourselves to Anyone watching.