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“I'm very happy that I have an Italian version, a French version, and then I have my own company, but I'm not obsessed by my name. Some people are, "Oh, my name," but I couldn't care less about my name. What I like is the job. The ego trip of that comes later.” quote by Karl Lagerfeld
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“I'm very happy that I have an Italian version, a French version, and then I have my own company, but I'm not obsessed by my name. Some people are, "Oh, my name," but I couldn't care less about my name. What I like is the job. The ego trip of that comes later.”

Karl Lagerfeld

About This Quote

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

He values work over personal branding, seeing ego as a later by.

In simple terms: Work matters more than name.

Key Takeaway

Focus on the job, not fame.

Themes

humility career ego branding

Mood

reflective pragmatic

Type

advice philosophical

When to use this quote

  • entrepreneurship
  • creative projects
  • public speaking

Key Concepts

personal identity self-worth

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you keep ego in check?
  • What drives you beyond recognition?
A Different Perspective

Names can still influence perception and opportunities.

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