The statement that nothing original can be created reminds me of a rather prominent individual during the early 1900s that declared techonology to have reached its pinnacle and there would was nothing left to be invented. I supposed just the fact that things have been invented doesn't mean that those inventions were original, but there are plenty of things that spawned from pure creativity, objects that served as previously non-existant ends to satisfy needs we had, like a computer.
In art, it can be more difficult. In the realm of acedemia, I feel a stupdent's vision is narrowed to the point they find themselves curled up in the corner with a bottle of whiskey screaming "Damn you Picasso." Other literally shit over their work... and then sell it.
In short, I'd say stop whining and just go from the heart. While trying not to abuse the cliche of "Wea re all unique snowflakes." there is plenty of original material in all of us, as I doubt any of us have seen or read something the completely and entirely reflects a feeling or idea of their own.
-Brian Walker
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