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Who was it who’d said that all art was completely useless?…

“Who was it who’d said that all art was completely useless? Jimmy couldn’t recall, but hooray for him, whoever he was.” quote by Margaret Atwood
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““Who was it who’d said that all art was completely useless? Jimmy couldn’t recall, but hooray for him, whoever he was.””

Margaret Atwood

About This Quote

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

She references a past claim that art is useless, noting the speaker’s anonymity and celebrating the mystery behind the statement.

In simple terms: Someone once called art useless, identity remains unknown.

Key Takeaway

Recognize art’s value despite criticism.

Themes

art meaning anonymity

Mood

thoughtful critical

Type

cultural philosophical

When to use this quote

  • education
  • creative professions
  • public discourse

Key Concepts

aesthetics philosophy

Questions to Reflect On

  • Why do some dismiss art’s purpose?
  • How does anonymity affect the impact of a statement?
A Different Perspective

Art’s usefulness can be subjective.

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