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His work ought not to be a dead imitation of things without the power to impress a sentiment, or enforce a truth.
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The quote says that creative work should be more than a lifeless copy of what already exists. It should have enough force to awaken a feeling or make a truth clear and convincing. Mere imitation lacks this power; worthwhile work gives people something meaningful to feel or understand.
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