The core of my writing is not art but truth.
Philip K. DickRead
If you do something, you should do it because you love it, and you should follow your heart and make it how your heart wants it to be made. But it's a difficult world, especially for musicians.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Pursue your passions wholeheartedly, especially in challenging fields like music.
In this quote, Jim James emphasizes the importance of doing what you love and being true to your heart while creating art. He acknowledges the difficulties faced by musicians, suggesting that the pursuit of one's passion is both fulfilling and fraught with challenges, highlighting the need for authenticity in creative endeavors.
Themes
PassionMusicCreativityAuthenticityHeart
In practice
Example use cases
You could use this quote during an inspirational talk at a music festival.
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