W. H. Auden Quotes

Some writers confuse authenticity, which they ought always to aim at, with originality, which they should never bother about.

W. H. Auden

• Always
• Aim
• Authenticity

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• Some writers confuse authenticity, which they ought always to aim at, with originality, which they should never bother about.

  

  W. H. Auden
  • Always
  • Aim
  • Authenticity