Originality is nothing but judicious imitation. So said Voltaire, the realist. You agree with that? Everything has boundaries. The same holds true with thought. You shouldn't fear boundaries, but you also should not be afraid of destroying them. That's what is most important if you want to be free: respect for and exasperation with boundaries.
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In "Colorless Tsukuru Tazaki and His Years of Pilgrimage," Haruki Murakami reflects on the concept of originality. He references Voltaire's idea that originality stems from skilled imitation, suggesting that new thoughts and creations often build upon existing ideas. This perspective emphasizes the interconnectedness of human creativity, where innovation is rarely entirely new but rather a reconfiguration of prior influences.
Murakami also discusses the significance of boundaries in thought and creativity. He...
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