All art really does is keep you focused on questions of humanity, and it really is about how do we get on with our maker.
David BowieRead
Art was, seriously, the only thing I'd ever wanted to own. It has always been for me a stable nourishment. I use it. It can change the way that I feel in the mornings.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Art is a fundamental part of life that provides emotional and psychological nourishment.
In this quote, David Bowie expresses his deep admiration and dependence on art as a source of stability and sustenance in his life. He suggests that art is not merely an object of possession, but a transformative force that influences his mood and perspective, highlighting its intrinsic value and importance to his well-being.
Themes
ArtNourishmentEmotionTransformationCreativity
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about creativity, one might say, 'As David Bowie said, art has always been for me a stable nourishment.'
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