My whole goal is to keep my spirit intact. If that doesn't happen, none of this is worth it.
JewelRead
I hope that my life ends up being my greatest work of art, not just my music.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote expresses a desire to live a life that is as impactful and beautiful as one's artistic creations.
In this quote, Jewel highlights the aspiration for one's life to be a masterpiece, indicating that she values the journey of living fully and creatively over merely producing music. It suggests that true artistry lies not only in traditional forms of expression but in how one lives and experiences life itself, aiming for depth, beauty, and significance in all aspects of existence.
Themes
LifeArtCreativityExpressionMasterpiece
In practice
Example use cases
During a motivational speech about pursuing passion and creativity.
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I'm becoming more and more myself with time. I guess that's what grace is. The refinement of your soul through time.
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