--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: I have mixed feelings about those sorts…" description: "\"I have mixed feelings about those sorts of things. When I see it done by interesting young people, I think it's very valid. But when established photog..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/915/helmut-newton-17307_about_i-have-mixed-feelings-about-those-sorts_432297.jpg" --- # I have mixed feelings about those sorts of things. When I… ![“I have mixed feelings about those sorts of things. When I see it done by interesting young people, I think it's very valid. But when established photographers, people in their forties, copy me and get a lot of money, well, I find that to be very stupid.” quote by Helmut Newton](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/915/helmut-newton-17307_about_i-have-mixed-feelings-about-those-sorts_432297.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/915/helmut-newton-17307_about_i-have-mixed-feelings-about-those-sorts_432297.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/915/helmut-newton-17307_about_i-have-mixed-feelings-about-those-sorts_432297.jpg) > “I have mixed feelings about those sorts of things. When I see it done by interesting young people, I think it's very valid. But when established photographers, people in their forties, copy me and get a lot of money, well, I find that to be very stupid.” [Helmut Newton](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/helmut-newton/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The speaker feels validation when young creators innovate, but resents older photographers copying and profiting, seeing it as foolish. **In simple terms:** Young work is valued; copying is seen as stupid. Key Takeaway Support originality, challenge plagiarism. Themes ethics generational tension artistic integrity Mood critical defensive Type ethical industry When to use this quote - gallery exhibitions - social media sharing - contract negotiations Key Concepts intellectual property creative ownership Questions to Reflect On - Is copying always unethical? - How can younger artists protect their ideas? 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