Nothing written for pay is worth printing. ONLY what has been written AGAINST the market.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Writing created solely for payment lacks value; true worth comes from work that defies market demands.
- In plain terms
- Money driven art is inferior to art made for its own sake.
- What can you take from it?
- Prioritize integrity over financial gain in creative work.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Can you create without money?
- Does payment corrupt art?
Another view
Artists still need income to survive and produce work.
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