While one should always study the method of a great artist, one should never imitate his manner. The manner of an artist is essentially individual, the method of an artist is absolutely universal. The first is personality, which no one should copy; the second is perfection, which all should aim at.
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This quote is just one of 257 total Oscar Wilde quotes in our collection. Oscar Wilde is known for saying 'While one should always study the method of a great artist, one should never imitate his manner. The manner of an artist is essentially individual, the method of an artist is absolutely universal. The first is personality, which no one should copy; the second is perfection, which all should aim at.' as well as some of the following quotes.
This quote is just one of 257 total Oscar Wilde quotes in our collection. Oscar Wilde is known for saying 'While one should always study the method of a great artist, one should never imitate his manner. The manner of an artist is essentially individual, the method of an artist is absolutely universal. The first is personality, which no one should copy; the second is perfection, which all should aim at.' as well as some of the following quotes.