I never quite understand the way society decides who is beautiful and who is not. But an open face and a capacity for kindness always feel like reliable signifiers to me.
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I believe that all great art holds the power to dissolve things: time, distance, difference, injustice, alienation, despair. I believe that all great art holds the power to mend things: join, comfort, inspire hope in fellowship, reconcile us to our selves. Art is good for my soul precisely because it reminds me that we have souls in the first place.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Great art has the ability to heal and unite people, reminding us of our shared humanity.
In this quote, Tilda Swinton emphasizes the transformative power of art, highlighting how it can break down barriers and address deep emotional and social issues. She suggests that through art, we can find comfort, connection, and a sense of hope, ultimately reminding us of our human essence and the collective experiences that bind us together.
Themes
ArtHealingUnityHumanityInspiration
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about community arts programs, one might refer to this quote to emphasize the importance of art in healing societal divides.
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