Art Quote by Michael Grant
““He's here and real and beautiful and I made him beautiful. And this is why Solo would destroy my mother? Is this boy, this man, is his existence really some kind of a crime? In what mad, unholy universe could this work of art - my work of art - be a crime?””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Last Apprentice series by Joseph Delaney, 2004
The speaker questions the morality of existence and creation, feeling guilt over a creation that may be condemned.
In simple terms: Questioning guilt over creation.
Key Takeaway
Reflect on responsibility of creation.
Themes
guilt
creation
morality
Mood
conflicted
introspective
Type
philosophical
dramatic
When to use this quote
- parenting
- artistic expression
- ethical dilemmas
Key Concepts
existentialism
artistic responsibility
Questions to Reflect On
- What does it mean to create something beautiful that others deem dangerous?
- How do we reconcile personal pride with external condemnation?
A Different Perspective
The quote may conflate personal guilt with broader societal judgments.
![“Rio : – What the hell is the point of worrying about it? I don’t see Geer or Pang or Stick moping. Jen : – No, […]. They’re all busy being men. […] We’re not men, Rio. We don’t have to be men.” quote by Michael Grant](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/a4a/michael-grant-1391_being-a-woman_rio-what-the-hell-is-the-point-of-worryi_205159.jpg)
