Despite dreaming about making a living through his art, the real potential of becoming An Artist Nobody Likes was far, far scarier than remaining An Artist Nobody’s Heard Of. At least he was comfortable with and used to being An Artist Nobody’s Heard Of.

Mark Manson
About This Quote

The title of this quote is of course, an obvious reference to George Orwell’s classic novel 1984. The quotation is of course meant to express the fear that the best case scenario of becoming an artist is not actually real. But, what makes this quote great is that it is not just a description of what would happen if you became famous or wealthy . It also describes the fear of becoming hated by your peers and losing the work that you love.

Source: The Subtle Art Of Not Giving A F*Ck: A Counterintuitive Approach To Living A Good Life

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