Quote by Samuel Johnson
Almost all absurdity of conduct arises from the imitation of those

Almost all absurdity of conduct arises from the imitation of those who we cannot resemble. – Samuel Johnson

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In order that all men may be taught to speak the truth, it is necessary that all likewise should learn to hear it. – Samuel Johnson

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Imitation belittles. – Christian Nevell Bovee

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To do the opposite of something is also a form of imitation, namely an imitation of its opposite. – G. C. (Georg Christoph) Lichtenberg

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You may imitate, but never counterfeit. – Honore de Balzac

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An original artist is unable to copy. So he has only to copy in order to be original. – Jean Cocteau

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