I am a thinker not a writer. So, if I don't express my thoughts in a cogent, comprehensible way, am I then a lousy writer or a lousy thinker? Maybe both?
Does an artist need to study another's work in order to paint a picture? Or must a musician be able to read someone else's music to play a tune? Okay, so I am a philosopher. I am not a student of philosophy. Therefore, I feel entitled to every penny I've ever earned expounding my own philosophy.
Unfortunately, no one has ever offered a penny for my thoughts. Despite that, I all too frequently offer my two cents' worth.
Does an artist need to study another's work in order to paint a picture? Or must a musician be able to read someone else's music to play a tune? Okay, so I am a philosopher. I am not a student of philosophy. Therefore, I feel entitled to every penny I've ever earned expounding my own philosophy.
Unfortunately, no one has ever offered a penny for my thoughts. Despite that, I all too frequently offer my two cents' worth.