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On one hand, artists pour their hearts into creating something original; on the other, they must accept that it will take on a life of its own, subject to various interpretations and uses beyond their intentions.\n\n**How to Use This**\nTo apply this mindset today, modern creatives can adopt a posture of openness and curiosity about how their work is received and used. By embracing the uncertainty of their creations' \"migration,\" they can focus on what matters most: the act of creation itself, rather than trying to control its aftermath.",{"id":36,"quote_text":37,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":38,"source":39,"quote_tag":40,"commentary":9},2916425,"I have no precise idea of who makes up my readership. 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