Quote by Charlie Chaplin

I went into the business for the money, and the art grew out of it. If people are disillusioned by that remark, I can't help it. It's the truth.

I went into the business for the money, and the art grew out

Summary

This quote suggests that the primary motivation for entering the business was financial gain, with the passion for art or creativity emerging later. The speaker acknowledges that some people might be disillusioned by this, but they assert that it is the truth. It implies that while the pursuit of money may have been the initial driving force, the speaker's connection to art eventually developed and became an integral part of their career.

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Art

By Charlie Chaplin

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