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We usually forget that apart from making a living on this earth, human beings live in societies and these societies have cultures. It is only through having cultures that mankind on this earth has an ordered and meaningful life. Music and drama are two of the many important manifestation of a culture. They are important because they represent the expressions emanating from the power of human artistic creativity
Tunku Abdul Rahman
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Interpretation

What this quote means

Cultures enrich human life, providing order and meaning through artistic expressions like music and drama.

This quote emphasizes the importance of culture in human society, suggesting that while we work to sustain our lives, it is through cultural expressions, such as music and drama, that we find deeper meaning and order. These artistic manifestations reflect the creativity inherent in humanity, highlighting their role in shaping a meaningful existence within social constructs.

Themes

CultureArtistic ExpressionMusicDramaSocietyHuman Creativity

In practice

Example use cases

In a presentation about the importance of arts in education, this quote could emphasize how cultural activities enrich learning.

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