originative

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The originative intellectual worker is not a normal human being and does not lead nor desire to lead a normal human life.

From Time Magazine Archive

Whereas motion is a property of matter, intelligence is an originative power working out purposes of its own choosing.

From The Approach to Philosophy by Perry, Ralph Barton

Thales, the pioneer of this philosophy, maintained that Water was the originative principle of all things.

From A Short History of Greek Philosophy by Marshall, John

Plato and Milton, Shakspeare and Dante, and Wordsworth, had imaginations tranquil, sedate, cool, originative, penetrative, intense,  which dwelt in the “highest heaven of invention.”

From Spare Hours by Brown, John

The originative power, masterful vigour, and fiery energy which still characterized Mr. Gladstone after passing his eightieth year were so extraordinary that his followers almost regarded him as immortal. 

From The Real Gladstone an Anecdotal Biography by Ritchie, J. Ewing (James Ewing)