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“It is better to fail in originality than to succeed in imitation.”
— Herman Melville
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“You know you are on the road to success if you would do your job, and not be paid for it.”
— Oprah Winfrey
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“The highest reward for a person’s toil is not what they get for it, but what they become by it.”
— John Ruskin
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The value of art
The value of art can be understood in multiple dimensions:
1. Cultural and Historical Significance: Art often captures the cultural, social, and historical contexts of the time in which it was created. It can serve as a record of human experience and a way to communicate across generations.
2. Emotional and Aesthetic Impact: Art has the power to evoke emotions, provoke thought, and provide aesthetic pleasure. Its ability to resonate with individuals on a personal level adds to its value.
3. Economic Value: Art can have significant monetary value, determined by factors such as the artist’s reputation, rarity, historical importance, and demand within the art market. This economic aspect is evident in auctions and private sales of artwork.
4. Symbolic Value: Art can carry symbolic meaning, representing ideals, beliefs, or social commentary. This can increase its value in the eyes of those who share or appreciate these symbols.
5. Personal Value: For many, art holds personal value, whether it’s a family heirloom, a piece that resonates with their personal experiences, or something that simply brings them joy.
In essence, the value of art is subjective and multifaceted, varying greatly depending on the context in which it is viewed and appreciated.
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“Given all the facts that I’m young and I’m in good health and I’m famous – that I have talent, I have money – given all these facts, I want to know why I’m so unhappy.”
— Paul Simon
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Don’t take advice from someone who gave up on their own dream.
— Do Not Destroy
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A society where there is only competition. Do whatever it takes to survive. It is the instinct of a wild animal. No wonder they flatter themselves to be high-minded. But the action is completely opposite. It is truly an inferiority complex and a miserable life.
— Do Not Destroy
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“The only rule of the marketplace was dog-eat-dog. It’s a dog eat dog world out there. You have to do whatever you can to survive.”
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“Do what is right, not what is easy nor what is popular.”
― Roy T. Bennett
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The Man With No Legal Identity – Off the Grid in Appalachia
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“Imitation is the sincerest form of insecurity.”
— Polly Bergen
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dog-eat-dog
adjective
UK /ˌdɒɡ.iːtˈdɒɡ/ US /ˌdɑː.ɡ.iːtˈdɑː.ɡ/
used to describe a situation in which people will do anything to be successful, even if what they do harms other people:
It’s a dog-eat-dog world out there.