Quote by Raymond Chandler

The creative artist seems to be almost the only kind of man that you could never meet on neutral ground. You can only meet him as an artist. He sees nothing objectively because his own ego is always in the foreground of every picture.

The creative artist seems to be almost the only kind of man

Summary

This quote implies that a creative artist cannot be separated from their work. Unlike other individuals who can be met on neutral ground, the artist's identity and ego are always intertwined with their artistic creations. They are unable to perceive the world objectively, as their own self becomes the focal point of their work. This suggests that their art serves as a reflection of their inner emotions, thoughts, and experiences, making it deeply personal and subjective.

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