We do not imitate, but are a model to others.
—Pericles
Showing posts with label imitation. Show all posts
Showing posts with label imitation. Show all posts
Sunday, January 29, 2023
Wednesday, May 20, 2015
Post #1818
Every generation laughs at the old fashions, but follows religiously the new.
―Henry David Thoreau
―Henry David Thoreau
Tuesday, March 24, 2015
Post #1777
Man differs from other animals particularly in this, that he is imitative, and acquires his rudiments of knowledge in this way; besides, the delight in imitation is universal.
—Aristotle
—Aristotle
Friday, May 04, 2012
Post #941
Emulation admires and strives to imitate great actions; envy is only moved to malice.
―Honoré de Balzac
―Honoré de Balzac
Tuesday, February 01, 2011
A deadly viper once bit a hole snipe's hide; But 'twas the viper, not the snipe, that died.
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