Art Quote by Mike Royer
“Why are other people profiting off that? I can see that if I have the page and sold it for $50 and 20 years later somebody's got it for $200, okay. That's business. But I had no say in that art being out there. It just really burns me.”
About This Quote
Seeing others profit from your work can feel unfair, highlighting tension between ownership and public domain.
In simple terms: Feeling upset when others profit from your ideas.
Key Takeaway
Accept limited control over public art.
Themes
fairness
ownership
art
business
Mood
frustrated
reflective
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- publishing
- digital media
- creative industries
- licensing
Key Concepts
intellectual property
ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- What boundaries can you set for your work?
- How do you balance sharing with protecting?
A Different Perspective
Legal rights may not cover all emotional concerns.
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