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We all make choices. Believe me, I would like to write the…

“We all make choices. Believe me, I would like to write the hit of the world. It's not like I have any desire to be in the shadows. My vision isn't marketing. Some people want to sell 6 million albums. There's nothing wrong with that. It's just not what I do. I'd rather look at a piece of work and…” quote by Patti Smith
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“We all make choices. Believe me, I would like to write the hit of the world. It's not like I have any desire to be in the shadows. My vision isn't marketing. Some people want to sell 6 million albums. There's nothing wrong with that. It's just not what I do. I'd rather look at a piece of work and say it's great rather than it's successful.”

Patti Smith

About This Quote

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

She values artistic integrity over commercial success, preferring work she deems great to popular hits

In simple terms: She prefers artistic greatness over sales numbers

Key Takeaway

Prioritize creative authenticity over market metrics

Themes

art integrity success creativity values

Mood

thoughtful determined inspirational

Type

artistic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • Choosing projects
  • resisting market trends
  • defining success
  • maintaining artistic vision

Key Concepts

Artistic authenticity commercial pressure personal standards

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does "great" mean to you beyond sales?
  • How can you balance financial needs with artistic goals?
A Different Perspective

Commercial success can fund artistic freedom but may dilute vision

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