The only way to eliminate any government choice on what art is worthwhile, what art isn't worthwhile, is to get the government totally out of the business of funding.
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Indeed, follow your star if you want to head north and it's the North Star. But if you want to head north and it's Mars, you had better follow somebody else's star.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Understand the importance of choosing the right guidance for your direction in life.
This quote emphasizes the significance of identifying the correct source of inspiration or guidance when pursuing your goals. It suggests that while it is valuable to follow one's ambitions or mentors, one must ensure they are heading in the right direction and not blindly following the wrong example.
Themes
GuidanceDirectionAmbitionInspirationWisdom
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about career direction.
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