don't compare, they say

"If we are to be original thinkers, develop an honest style, write something sticky, that leaves a mark, we can't rely on imitation, or even competition. We can only rely on our own stunted, strange, and racing minds." — Stephanie Danler

"I get too caught up in other people living up to their potential and I need to spend more time figuring out if I'm living up to mine." — Ava Huang, avabear.xyz

"Everyone is in some way trying to be the same. Stay off of that. Develop yourself so you have your own voice. So that it's you they are looking for, not X. Develop a style, a way of working." — Mark Ruffalo