It is so difficult to mix with artists! You must choose business men to talk to, because artists only talk of money.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Artists mostly talk about money, so it is better to talk to businessmen to avoid this topic.
- In plain terms
- Artists only discuss money, so talk to business people instead.
- What can you take from it?
- Artists often focus on money, so choose conversation partners carefully.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do artists care more about money?
- What makes good company?
Another view
It generalizes all artists as materialistic without exceptions.
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