Ego Quote by Jonathan Ames
“One last thing on objectives - I like to make things, create things, so that's probably been the primary objective all along, even before the ego objective - to make. To record. But why record... that gets back to the ego, a little. Oh, well. Making is good. I like to make things.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Jonathan Ames, The New Yorker, 2015
The speaker values creation over ego, seeing making as a primary drive, with recording tied to self‑interest.
In simple terms: Creating things is primary; recording may serve ego.
Key Takeaway
Focus on creation, not validation.
Themes
creativity
ego
purpose
Mood
reflective
introspective
Type
personal
philosophical
When to use this quote
- art projects
- writing
- crafting
- personal journals
Key Concepts
self‑expression
motivation
identity
Questions to Reflect On
- How does creation serve you beyond ego?
- What drives you to record?
A Different Perspective
Recording can become self‑centred, limiting authenticity.
