If I have brought any message today, it is this: Have the courage to have your wisdom regarded as stupidity. Be fools for Christ. And have the courage to suffer the contempt of the sophisticated world.
Antonin ScaliaRead
The only way to eliminate any government choice on what art is worthwhile, what art isn't worthwhile, is to get the government totally out of the business of funding.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Art should be free from government influence and funding to ensure its true value is recognized.
In this quote, Antonin Scalia argues for the importance of independence in the arts by suggesting that government funding can skew perceptions of artistic value. He believes that true appreciation for art can only flourish when the government does not interfere with what is considered worthwhile, allowing artists and the public to make their own judgments without external influence.
Themes
ArtGovernmentFundingIndependenceValue
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about the role of government in culture, you can quote this to highlight the need for artistic freedom.
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