I'm a fatalist. ... I consider I am rejected in principle. My work is and, through my work, I am. If it's accepted, it's miraculous or the result of a misunderstanding.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- He sees himself as rejected by principle regardless of acceptance.
- In plain terms
- Even if work is accepted it feels like a misunderstanding.
- What can you take from it?
- Accept rejection as part of being yourself.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you view your work?
- Does acceptance matter?
Another view
Rejecting validation can be isolating.
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