Come back and tell us how you want to apply this quote in your life: http://www.allearsenglish.com/297 What is the difference between being original and imitating? What will get you further in life? Today is a Deep Thoughts Thursday so we have a quote: -It is better to fail in originality than to succeed in imitation.- -Herman Melville - - What does this mean for English learners? Don-t follow a formula. Be creative with your words. Don-t focus too much on being perfect. Get creative with your tone of voice. Learn different ways to say different things. - Check out this episode about the Zone of Genius. - Where does this quote resonate with you? Let us know in the comments. We want to hear from you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices