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There is hardly any money interest in art, and music will be there when money is gone
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"There is hardly any money interest in art, and music will be there when money is gone"

- Duke Ellington

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This quote by Duke Ellington speaks to the concept that art and music are not driven by money, but rather by something more intrinsic. He suggests that art and music will stay even when money is gone, suggesting that they are not dependent on monetary gain. This talks to the idea that art and music are more than just a method of making money, however rather a type of expression and imagination that is deeply rooted in the human experience. Ellington's quote implies that art and music are not simply a product, but rather a form of expression that is vital to the human experience. He recommends that art and music will remain even when money is gone, suggesting that they are not dependent on financial gain. This speaks to the concept that art and music are more than just a method of generating income, however rather a form of expression and imagination that is deeply rooted in the human experience. Ellington's quote is a reminder that art and music are valuable in and of themselves, which they ought to be valued and celebrated no matter their financial worth.

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Duke Ellington This quote is written / told by Duke Ellington between April 29, 1899 and May 24, 1974. He was a famous Musician from USA. The author also have 19 other quotes.

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