As a rule it is better
to avoid taking over special expressions used by others.Sri Aurobindo
Letters on Poetry and Art
SABCL - Volume 27
Part 2. On His Own and Others’ Poetry
Section 3. Practical Guidance for Aspiring Writers
Guidance in Writing Poetry
Contact with Other Writers [2]
I thought I have so far avoided taking any beautiful expressions used by others.
As a rule it is better
to avoid taking over special expressions used by others.
15 February 1937