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Every day, a piece of music, a short story, or a poem dies…

“Every day, a piece of music, a short story, or a poem dies because its existence is no longer justified in our time. And things that were once considered immortal have become mortal again, no one knows them anymore. Even though they deserve to survive.” quote by Elfriede Jelinek
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“Every day, a piece of music, a short story, or a poem dies because its existence is no longer justified in our time. And things that were once considered immortal have become mortal again, no one knows them anymore. Even though they deserve to survive.”

Elfriede Jelinek

About This Quote

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

Art forms fade when society no longer values them, even if they deserve preservation.

In simple terms: Art can die when ignored.

Key Takeaway

Preserve and promote endangered art.

Themes

art mortality culture

Mood

somber urgent

Type

cultural philosophical

When to use this quote

  • museum curation
  • education curricula
  • public funding
  • media coverage

Key Concepts

cultural memory value of art

Questions to Reflect On

  • What can we do to keep forgotten works alive?
  • How does society decide what is worth preserving?
A Different Perspective

Economic and political forces often marginalize art.

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