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Originality is the art of concealing your source
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"Originality is the art of concealing your source"

- Franklin P. Jones

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This quote by Franklin P. Jones speaks to the concept of imagination and innovation. It suggests that creativity is not about developing something totally new, however rather about taking existing concepts and transforming them into something distinct. It suggests that the best method to be imaginative is to draw motivation from a variety of sources and then use those concepts to develop something new. This quote encourages us to be available to originalities and to be happy to take dangers in order to produce something original. It likewise suggests that the best way to be imaginative is to be knowledgeable about the sources of our ideas and to be able to hide them in order to create something really special.
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Franklin P. Jones This quote is written / told by Franklin P. Jones between 1908 and 1980. He was a famous Journalist from USA. The author also have 28 other quotes.

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