Quote by Jack White
When you put something out there into the world, there's all these words you don't want to hear, that you hope people don't say. I don't like anything that starts with 're' - like retro, reinvent, recreate - I hate that. It's always like living in the past - copying, emulating.
Summary
This quote reflects an aversion towards the concept of nostalgia and imitation. The speaker expresses a distaste for words that begin with 're,' such as 'retro,' 'reinvent,' and 'recreate,' as they evoke ideas of living in the past or imitating what has already been done. The speaker favors originality and creativity, suggesting a desire to avoid copying or emulating others' work.
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Hope
By Jack White