The immature artist imitates. Mature artists steal.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
Immature artists imitate. Mature artists steal.
Many young artists, they look at the art world and think they can make a lot of money.
Good artists copy, great artists steal.
Most people think an artist tries to be original, but originality is the last thing that develops in the artist.
Some artists shrink from self-awareness, fearing that it will destroy their unique gifts and even their desire to create. The truth of the matter is quite opposite.
Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up.
All artists are people of growth. It's like food, you take the good and leave the rest.
Artists are very young, and say, Um, ok, to these industry dudes.
Immature poets imitate; mature poets steal.
Lesser artists borrow, great artists steal.