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“Keep music and art alive in our schools because the greatness of a country is not measured by wars that are won, by territory annexed or even the size of a deficit. It is measured by the beauty of the art work by talented hands, the sounds of the music created from the heart and by the wonder of…” quote by Clarrissa Lee Moon
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““Keep music and art alive in our schools because the greatness of a country is not measured by wars that are won, by territory annexed or even the size of a deficit. It is measured by the beauty of the art work by talented hands, the sounds of the music created from the heart and by the wonder of the eyes and ears beholding them in joy. Art and music are the windows of the soul of any country. The greater the art created, the greater the country.””

Clarrissa Lee Moon

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

A nation’s greatness is measured by its artistic expression, not military conquest.

In simple terms: Art defines a nation’s greatness.

Key Takeaway

Support arts to enrich society.

Themes

culture national identity arts

Mood

inspirational thoughtful

Type

political philosophical

When to use this quote

  • education policy
  • public funding for arts
  • community festivals
  • cultural diplomacy

Key Concepts

civic pride creative economy

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can art be valued alongside economic growth?
  • What policies best nurture artistic talent?
A Different Perspective

Funding arts competes with other priorities.

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