Being Quote by Nina Jacobson
“Suzanne Collins, it was such a big thing for me to make the handshake with her and to say, 'You can trust me. I will not screw up your books. And I won't let them be diluted and softened. And I won't let them be exploited and made guilty of the sins that are being commented on in the books.' I take that really seriously.”
About This Quote
Expresses a deep commitment to protecting the integrity of a collaborator's work, promising honesty and resistance to dilution or exploitation.
In simple terms: I will safeguard your work from harm.
Key Takeaway
Protecting creative integrity.
Themes
trust
integrity
collaboration
creative ownership
Mood
earnest
protective
Type
professional
ethical
When to use this quote
- publishing contracts
- creative partnerships
- intellectual property negotiations
Key Concepts
ethical stewardship
Practical Applications
- Establish clear ethical guidelines
- Implement rigorous editorial oversight
Questions to Reflect On
- How can trust be maintained in high‑stakes collaborations?
- What safeguards prevent dilution of creative work?
A Different Perspective
Promises may be idealistic; market pressures can still compromise integrity.
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