There is much difference between imitating a man and counterfeiting him.
Imitation Quotes
Men nearly always follow the tracks made by others and proceed in their affairs by imitation, even though they cannot entirely keep to the tracks of others or emulate the prowess of their models. So a prudent man should always follow in the footsteps of great men and imitate those who have been outstanding. If […]
When we compare we compete. When we compete we imitate. When we imitate we cheat ourselves.
Men are so constituted that every one undertakes what he sees another successful in, whether he has aptitude for it or not.
To refrain from imitation is the best revenge.
Imitation can acquire pretty much everything but the power which created the thing imitated.
It is better to fail in originality than to succeed in imitation.
Children have never been very good at listening to their elders, but they have never failed to imitate them.
When people are free to do as they please, they usually imitate each other.
Always imitate the behavior of the winners when you lose.
