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Good Artists Copy, Great Artists Steal
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A provocative statement on creativity and influence, often attributed to figures like Picasso or Steve Jobs, but the precise wording, particularly the first verb, is subject to a common alteration.
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What People Remember
Many remember the quote as 'Good artists BORROW, great artists steal,' suggesting a softer distinction.
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What's Actually True
The more widely recognized (and controversial) phrasing attributed to T.S. Eliot (and later Picasso/Jobs) is 'Good artists COPY, great artists steal,' implying a more direct appropriation.
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#quotes#art#creativity#picasso#steve jobs
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