No man ever yet became great by imitation.

Almost all absurdity of conduct arises from the imitation of those whom we can not resemble

Whoever envies another confesses his superiority.

There are few ways in which a man can be more innocently employed than in getting money.

Imitation, if noble and general, insures the best hope of originality.

One who imitates what is bad always goes beyond his model; while one who imitates what is good always comes up short of it.