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“When you choose your profession, you also choose your own downfall or success. If one chooses to become an artist it is 99% certain that it will go to hell. So you should not become that. If you study economics on Oslo, 99% of all students will do very well and 1% will reach the top.” quote by Odd Nerdrum
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“When you choose your profession, you also choose your own downfall or success. If one chooses to become an artist it is 99% certain that it will go to hell. So you should not become that. If you study economics on Oslo, 99% of all students will do very well and 1% will reach the top.”

Odd Nerdrum

About This Quote

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

Choosing a career determines one's fate; artistic paths are risky, while economics offers higher success odds, suggesting pragmatic choices over passion.

In simple terms: Career choice shapes destiny; art is risky, economics safer.

Key Takeaway

Weigh passion against practical outcomes.

Themes

career risk pragmatism

Mood

cautious realistic

Type

advice philosophical

When to use this quote

  • job selection
  • educational planning
  • financial forecasting
  • creative pursuits

Key Concepts

probability economic stability

Questions to Reflect On

  • Is success measured only by stability?
  • How can one balance passion with practicality?
A Different Perspective

The view may undervalue artistic fulfillment.

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