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“I have made it a rule for a long time, not to part with the copyright of my drawings, for I have been so copied, my drawings reproduced and sold for advertisements and done in ways I hate.” quote by Kate Greenaway
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“I have made it a rule for a long time, not to part with the copyright of my drawings, for I have been so copied, my drawings reproduced and sold for advertisements and done in ways I hate.”

Kate Greenaway

About This Quote

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

The artist refuses to relinquish copyright to protect her work from unwanted commercial exploitation.

In simple terms: She protects her drawings by keeping copyright.

Key Takeaway

Guard your creative rights.

Themes

art copyright ownership ethics commercialization

Mood

thoughtful determined

Type

philosophical practical

When to use this quote

  • publishing artwork
  • licensing
  • advertising
  • legal disputes

Key Concepts

intellectual property artist autonomy moral rights

Questions to Reflect On

  • What are the trade‑offs of retaining full copyright?
  • How do artists balance protection and sharing?
A Different Perspective

Strict control may limit exposure and income.

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