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“If it's good, it's mine. If it's bad, it's a fake.” quote by Pablo Picasso
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“If it's good, it's mine. If it's bad, it's a fake.”

Pablo Picasso

About This Quote

It expresses a personal standard that values authenticity and rejects imitation.

In simple terms: I keep what feels genuine, discard what feels fake.

Key Takeaway

Trust your intuition about authenticity.

Themes

authenticity self‑trust valuation artistic integrity

Mood

reflective critical

Type

philosophical personal

When to use this quote

  • creative work
  • personal relationships
  • collecting
  • market purchases

Key Concepts

subjectivity personal standards value judgment

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you distinguish genuine value from personal preference?
  • What criteria beyond feeling could guide authenticity?
A Different Perspective

It may overlook objective quality in favor of personal bias.

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