Art Quote by Gilbert Sorrentino
“Rapacity plus taste is a formidable combination, since it so often passes for intelligence. One pities the artist in a world of such predators, all of whom are deeply engaged in the arts too.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Book of Laughter and Forgetting, 1979
Aggressive ambition paired with refined taste can masquerade as intelligence, yet true artistry suffers among predatory peers.
In simple terms: Aggression plus taste can fake intelligence.
Key Takeaway
Value genuine creativity.
Themes
art
ambition
predation
intelligence
Mood
critical
cautious
Type
philosophical
analytical
When to use this quote
- career development
- creative collaboration
- ethical critique
Key Concepts
Artistic integrity
social dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- How to protect art from exploitation?
- What defines true intelligence in art?
A Different Perspective
Predators may co-opt artistic values.
