Artist Quote by Ally Carter
“I am practical by nature, and I'd heard that being a writer or an artist is a good way to starve! So I was an economics major at Oklahoma State, and then received an M.S. from Cornell in Agricultural Resource and Managerial Economics. I knew if I wanted to write I would do it on my own, but I knew I wouldn't make myself study economics on my own.”
About This Quote
The speaker acknowledges practical nature, a desire to write, and a belief that artistic pursuits can be financially unsustainable, leading to a career in economics before self‑studying writing.
In simple terms: Practical person wants to write but worries about money, so studies economics first.
Key Takeaway
Study a stable field before pursuing creative work.
Themes
career
practicality
creativity
financial security
self‑direction
Mood
determined
reflective
pragmatic
Type
advice
strategy
When to use this quote
- college education
- career transition
- self‑learning
- freelance writing
- budget planning
Key Concepts
human capital
opportunity cost
creative fulfillment
Questions to Reflect On
- What steps can you take to fund your writing?
- How can you integrate economics with creativity?
A Different Perspective
Financial stability may limit creative risk‑taking.
