I appreciate all my fans, on all occasions, everyday of my life. Its your presence & your loyalty that has given me great strength
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I always want to do music that inspires or influences another generation. You want what you create to live, be it sculpture or painting or music. Like Michelangelo, he said, “I know the creator will go, but his work survives. That is why to escape death, I attempt to bind my soul to my work.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the desire for artistic creation to inspire future generations and achieve immortality through one's work.
In this quote, Michael Jackson expresses his aspiration to create music that resonates with and influences future generations, similar to the thoughts of the renowned artist Michelangelo. He reflects on the idea that while a creator may eventually pass away, their artistic work endures, allowing a part of them to live on. This connection between the artist and their creations highlights the importance of art as a means of achieving a form of immortality.
Themes
ArtInspirationLegacyMusicCreation
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech at an art gala, one could say, 'As Michael Jackson once expressed, we should strive to create art that inspires future generations.'
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