Power is winning the battle over who owns the customer: the brand or the retailer.
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I'm not a builder of buildings, I'm a builder of collections.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the value of creating and curating collections over constructing physical structures.
Leonard Lauder's quote reflects the idea that true artistry lies not solely in creating tangible structures, but in the ability to collect and appreciate beautiful and meaningful objects. This highlights the significance of curation and personal connection in the process of building something of value, suggesting that what we gather can be as impactful as what we create.
Themes
CollectionArtCurationValuePassion
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a speech about the importance of art curation in museums.
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