And it is important to note that the absorption of influence, far from diminishing originality, is the true condition of originality.
This does not, however, diminish the originality of their thinking, any more than the many precedents in the architects' own field do.
This does not diminish the originality of his approach, but rather it underlines the important intellectual exchanges and networks that helped him strengthen and expand what was regarded at that time as a problematic approach to education.
And, by trying to "connect" in such an abbreviated way, we actually shortchange ourselves by diminishing our uniqueness, our originality, and we ultimately become caricatures of ourselves.
It diminishes the unquantifiable value of authenticity, and originality.
From the introduction to Greek Ways: How the Greeks Created Western Civilization by Bruce Thornton, published by Encounter, 2002 One multiculturalist tactic for diminishing the Greeks is to deny their originality, asserting that they begged, borrowed or stole their ideas from other cultures.
Friendship and patronage do play an important role in early medieval Chinese literati culture, but they do not diminish the premium placed on intellectual independence, rigor, and originality.
Originality, pure originality, is overrated.
Originality is dangerous.
Who cares about originality?
His originality lies elsewhere.
