Come Quote by Viv Albertine
“I think, often, people who do something new creatively don't benefit financially from it - it's the people who come after and make them palatable that make money.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Girls on Film, Viv Albertine, 2015
New creative work often benefits later adopters financially, while the original creator may not profit.
In simple terms: Creators rarely reap financial rewards; imitators do.
Key Takeaway
Seek fair compensation for innovators.
Themes
creativity
economics
fairness
Mood
critical
hopeful
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- publishing
- software development
- fashion design
- film making
- artistic ventures
Key Concepts
intellectual property
innovation economics
Questions to Reflect On
- How can creators secure revenue?
- What systems reward originality?
A Different Perspective
Legal frameworks may not protect all creators.
