The whole world is starting to realize that it was the most unwise thing for our society to have ignored women power, to run the society with male priorities.
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I think there is a big difference between the music business and music. And my relationship is to music, not music business. I think the business will keep changing, but music won't. Music will be there.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote distinguishes between the essence of music and the commercial aspects of the music industry.
Yoko Ono emphasizes the importance of authentic connection to music, suggesting that while the music industry may evolve and face challenges, the fundamental art of music itself remains constant. This distinction highlights the idea that creativity and art should be valued beyond their commercial success.
Themes
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In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about creativity, one might quote this to illustrate the difference between artistic integrity and commercial pressures.
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