When a human being kills an animal for food, he is neglecting his own hunger for justice.
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Originality is not seen in single words or even in sentences. Originality is the sum total of a man's thinking or his writing.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Originality arises from the holistic creativity of an individual rather than isolated expressions.
In this quote, Isaac Bashevis Singer emphasizes that true originality cannot be measured by mere words or sentences alone; instead, it is a deeper reflection of an individual's overall thought processes and creative expressions. Originality stems from the cumulative experiences, ideas, and perspectives that contribute to a person's unique voice in writing or any form of creation.
Themes
OriginalityCreativityThinkingWritingExpression
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about innovation, one might reference this quote to highlight the importance of holistic thinking.
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