Here are some variations on that old canard ‘Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery’
– Imitation is the sincerest form of mockery
– Imitation is the cheapest form of creativity
– Imitation is the easiest form of learning
– Imitation is the highest form of praise
– Imitation is the lowest form of originality
Kevin Driscoll(Mostly) Vegetarian, Politically Progressive, Daily Runner, Spiritual, Helpful, Friendly, Kind, Warm Hearted and Forgiving. Resident of Braintree MA.
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Good takes on (as you say), the old canard, Kevin. I particularly like “easiest form of learning”.
Thanx Kevin for your fun and original take on this week’s prompt!
Write on!
Love the variations on a theme, though imitation ends up with a pretty bad rap here. Knowing that it is offered in a spiritual, helpful, friendly, kind, warm-hearted and forgiving manner makes me smile.
All so true. While those we imitate should feel flattered and praised, they stand in the way of finding our authentic, original selves.
Short and cynical, like me!
Unique way of framing the concept of imitation, Kevin!