Great work comes from great joy. Leave the angst for the movies; do art - that is fun.
Jack WhiteRead
I want to be part of the resurgence of things that are tangible, beautiful and soulful, rather than just give in to the digital age. But when I talk to people about this they just say, 'Yeah, I know what you mean,' and stare at their mobiles.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Jack White expresses a desire to embrace tangible and meaningful experiences rather than succumbing to a purely digital existence.
In this quote, Jack White conveys his frustration with the overwhelming presence of technology in modern life, particularly the obsession with mobile devices. He longs for a return to authentic, beautiful, and soulful experiences that are often lost in the digital age. The quote highlights the challenge of fostering meaningful connections and experiences when people are preoccupied with their devices, demonstrating a tension between the appeal of the digital world and the value of tangible, real-life interactions.
Themes
TangibleBeautifulSoulfulDigitalTechnologyConnection
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about the importance of art, this quote can be used to emphasize the need for genuine creativity in the face of technology.
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