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The quote criticizes self-expression as having produced people who are easily satisfied by low-quality content. It suggests that constant exposure to trivial or disposable material can weaken taste and judgment.
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Originally said in English.
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About Vivienne Westwood
English fashion designer and businesswoman
Dame Vivienne Isabel Westwood was an English fashion designer and businesswoman, closely associated with the rise of punk and new wave style in mainstream fashion. Her work helped bring those looks from the margins into wider public view. She is best known for shaping the visual language of punk through fashion and for building a career that combined design with business. In 2022, Sky Arts ranked her the 4th most influential artist in Britain over the previous 50 years.
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