Art Quote by Richard Condon
“I'm a man of the marketplace as well as an artist. I'm a pawnbroker of myth.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: "The Manchurian Candidate", 1959
The speaker sees himself both as a commercial participant and a creative artist, trading in myths like a pawnbroker.
In simple terms: I blend commerce and art, dealing in myths.
Balance market and creative pursuits.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- business
- artistic projects
- mythmaking
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you value myth versus profit?
- Can art survive in a market-driven world?
Myths can be commodified, risking authenticity.