Any medium can only live up to the strengths of the people…
“Any medium can only live up to the strengths of the people working in it. If it's been used to tell bad or boring stories, it's not a problem with comics; it's a problem with the writers of those comics.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The quality of a medium reflects the skill of its creators, not the medium itself.
In simple terms: Creators determine a medium's value.
Invest in better creators.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- comic publishing
- film production
- video game design
- literary editing
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What supports creators to excel?
- How can mediums evolve with talent?
May ignore systemic constraints affecting creators.