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The writer must earn money in order to be able to live and to write, but he must by no means live and write for the purp
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"The writer must earn money in order to be able to live and to write, but he must by no means live and write for the purpose of making money"

- Karl Marx

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Karl Marx's quote suggests that an author needs to not be motivated by cash when composing. Rather, they ought to concentrate on writing for the purpose of producing art and revealing themselves. Cash ought to be a secondary concern, as it is necessary for the writer to be able to live and continue writing. Writers should not be driven by the desire to generate income, as this could result in them jeopardizing their artistic integrity. Money needs to be seen as a way to an end, instead of completion objective. Writers ought to make every effort to develop meaningful works of art, and not be motivated by the prospective financial gain. Money ought to not be the primary focus of a writer, as this might result in them producing works that do not have creativity and originality.

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Karl Marx This quote is written / told by Karl Marx between May 5, 1818 and March 14, 1883. He was a famous Philosopher from Germany. The author also have 54 other quotes.

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