Words of Wisdom — June 18, 2014

Alan Alda on Originality

“Originality is unexplored territory. You get there by carrying a canoe – you can’t take a taxi.” – Alan Alda

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“Originality is unexplored territory. You get there by carrying a canoe – you can’t take a taxi.”

– Alan Alda

A weekly newsletter featuring the biggest ideas from the smartest people

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