the same for Degas

the fact that you stumbled on to this concept is degafying in itself. originality is a matter perception, and there is nothing in this world that has ever been thought of or will be thought of that doesn't already exist in any shape or form. the simple fact that you thought of it proves that existed before the thought, otherwise you would of never of thought of it. this applies to Einstein and all the accredited inventors, discoverers, and what not. so, in other words, who cares what others think, be yourself - be original..