Ripped Quote by Richard Prince
“It would be strange for me to think I'm being ripped off, because that's what I do!”
About This Quote
Prince recognizes the irony of complaining about another's appropriation while making a career from copying, suggesting he accepts the cycle.
In simple terms: He can't protest copying because copying is his method.
Notice when your criticism mirrors your own behavior.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- creative borrowing
- copyright debates
- accusations of copying
- self-aware criticism
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Where do you condemn what you also practice?
- What makes borrowing respectful rather than exploitative?
There is still a legal difference between transformative appropriation and outright commercial theft.