“Art is theft”) and Igor Stravinsky (“Lesser artists borrow, great artists steal”), I’ve always stolen from the people I admire – not plagiarized, mind you, but stolen bits of ideas and stylistic influences. If you steal widely enough, after all, your models are inevitably changed and the result is in the end completely yours. Kleon cites André Gide to this point, in a quotation I love: “Everything that needs to be said has already been said. But, since no one was listening, everything must be said again.”
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Austin Kleon
Austin Kleon is an American author known for his unique writing style and insights into the creative life. His works often focus on balancing work and life, as well as inspiring personal creativity. Kleon's books, 'Steal Like an Artist' and 'Show Your Work!', have been well-received by readers worldwide. more
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