Our national flower is the concrete cloverleaf.
Lewis MumfordRead
The artist has a special task and duty... reminding people of their humanity and the promise of their creativity.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Artists highlight the human experience and inspire creativity in others.
This quote by Lewis Mumford emphasizes the unique role of artists in society. They are not just creators but also remind individuals of their intrinsic humanity, encouraging them to explore and embrace their own creativity. In doing so, artists help to foster a deeper connection to what it means to be human and the potential that lies within each person.
Themes
ArtistHumanityCreativityDutyReminder
In practice
Example use cases
During an art exhibition opening, one might quote this to highlight the significance of the artists' contributions to society.
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The very people who shudder over the cruelty of the hunter are apt to forget that slaughter, in the grimmest sense of the word, is a process they entrust daily to the butcher; and that unlike the game of the forests, even the dumbest creatures of the slaughterhouse know what is in store for them.
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