Candidates Quote by Neil Young
“I do not trust self serving misinformation coming from corporations and their media trolls. I do not trust politicians who are taking millions from those corporations either. I trust people. So I make my music for people not for candidates.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Rolling Stone, 2015
The speaker distrusts corporate media and politicians, preferring to serve the public directly through art.
In simple terms: Mistrust of corporate influence; focus on people.
Key Takeaway
Create art for the audience, not for power.
Themes
trust
media
politics
art
Mood
skeptical
determined
Type
political
musical
When to use this quote
- Music production
- public speaking
- community organizing
Key Concepts
Corporate influence
public trust
authenticity
Questions to Reflect On
- How can artists maintain independence?
- What role does media play in shaping trust?
A Different Perspective
Corporate narratives can still shape perceptions despite direct outreach.
