Attachment Quote by Ian Schrager
“Great ideas have no attachment to either money or class.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Podcast with The New York Times, 2015
Ideas thrive when they are pursued for intrinsic value, not for profit or status, allowing true creativity.
In simple terms: Creative ideas are independent of money and class.
Key Takeaway
Focus on purpose, not profit.
Themes
creativity
intrinsic motivation
equality
Mood
inspired
reflective
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- startup culture
- artistic projects
- social entrepreneurship
- education reform
- policy design
Key Concepts
humanism
psychology
sociology
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you protect ideas from commercial pressure?
- What structures support class‑neutral creativity?
A Different Perspective
May overlook practical constraints like funding or market demand.
