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“There are people who like photography; there are people who are worrying about what's going to happen with the dollar. They want to get anything that seems hard. I don't know, but I think it's got to do with economics. Now and then you get somebody who buys a picture because he likes it.” quote by Garry Winogrand
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“There are people who like photography; there are people who are worrying about what's going to happen with the dollar. They want to get anything that seems hard. I don't know, but I think it's got to do with economics. Now and then you get somebody who buys a picture because he likes it.”

Garry Winogrand

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

People are drawn to challenging pursuits, whether artistic or economic, reflecting a desire to engage with difficulty.

In simple terms: People seek hard things.

Key Takeaway

Pursue challenging interests.

Themes

art economics challenge human nature

Mood

curious analytical

Type

observational philosophical

When to use this quote

  • photography
  • investment decisions
  • career choices

Key Concepts

motivation cultural critique

Questions to Reflect On

  • Why do we gravitate toward difficulty?
  • What does this say about our values?
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