I despise the comic industry, but I will always love the comic medium.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The creator hates the business side of comics but loves the art form itself.
- In plain terms
- I hate the industry but love the medium of comics.
- What can you take from it?
- Distinguish between an art form and its commercial industry.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Can you love something you hate?
- Where do you draw the line on money?
Another view
It presents a binary view that might ignore positive industry practices.
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