"I felt so painfully isolated that I vowed I would get revenge on the world by becoming a famous cartoonist"
- Robert Crumb
About this Quote
This quote by Robert Crumb speaks to the sensations of isolation and loneliness that many individuals experience. It recommends that Crumb felt so disconnected from the world around him that he wanted to find a way to make a mark on it. His service was to become a well-known cartoonist, a method to get revenge on the world for making him feel so separated. This quote talks to the power of art and imagination to help people reveal themselves and make a difference in the world. It likewise speaks with the power of durability and decision to overcome tough feelings and situations. Crumb's story is a motivating example of how one person can utilize their talents to make a favorable influence on the world.
This quote is written / told by Robert Crumb somewhere between August 30, 1943 and today. He/she was a famous Artist from USA.
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