Art Quote by Janet Fitch
“If evil means to be self-motivated, to be the center of one’s own universe, to live on one’s own terms, then every artist, every thinker, every original mind, is evil.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: White Oleander, 1999
Self‑centered ambition that ignores others is a form of evil, even in creative minds.
In simple terms: Selfish ambition is evil.
Key Takeaway
Beware of ego‑driven pursuits.
Themes
ego
creativity
ethics
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
ethical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- career advancement
- artistic projects
- leadership decisions
- personal relationships
Key Concepts
Existentialism
artistic expression
Questions to Reflect On
- When does ambition become harmful?
- How can creativity serve others?
A Different Perspective
Not all self‑motivation is harmful; context matters.
![“I’ means the Self and ‘my’ means what belongs to the self. All that is ‘my’ is acquisition [parigrah]. You should keep [only] whatever acquisition you are able to carry.” quote by Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/5d1/dada-bhagwan-31_acquisition_i-means-the-self-and-my-means-what-belon_889581.jpg)
