The study of history and philosophy, accompanied by some acquaintance with art and literature, should be for lawyers and engineers as well… — Terry Eagleton Copy Share Image
“When was the last time an American president found it worth his while to write a speech on the importance of art… — Viet Thanh Nguyen Copy Share Image
The contemporary thing in art and literature is the thing which doesn't make enough difference to the people of that generation so… — Gertrude Stein Copy Share Image
I don't really believe in political art. I feel in my heart the purpose of art transcends cultural and class and politics.… — Sean Lennon Copy Share Image
“Wealth protects and animates art and literature, as the dew enlivens the fields." Nonsense! Wealth animates art and literature, as the whistle… — Various Copy Share Image
I think America is really well-positioned, because we do train people to be creative and sometimes resist authority, which helps in being… — Walter Isaacson Copy Share Image
In other countries, art and literature are left to a lot of shabby bums living in attics and feeding on booze and… — Sinclair Lewis Copy Share Image
“He accepted the deformity which had made life so hard for him; he knew that it had warped his character, but no… — W. Somerset Maughamset Maugham Copy Share Image
“One day after the exams, the teachers sat at their desks correcting papers while the pupils read comics, played chess or cards… — Alasdair Gray Copy Share Image
I'm not totally comfortable with the ways in which our culture monetises art and literature. — Sally Rooney Copy Share Image
There is so much in the world for us all if we only have the eyes to see it, and the heart… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
“As writers we intend to make a difference, to alter people's lives for the greater good. . .this is why we write,… — Lee Gutkind Copy Share Image
“There are two fundamentally different ways for the strong to bend down to the weak, for the rich to help the poor,… — Max Scheler Copy Share Image
“In other countries, art and literature are left to a lot of shabby bums living in attics and feeding on booze and… — James Thurber Copy Share Image
“What they achieved in art and literature is familiar to everybody, but what they did in the purely intellectual realm is even… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
The general history of art and literature shows that the highest achievements of the human mind are, as a rule, not favourably… — Arthur Schopenhauer Copy Share Image
The cinema occupies an important place in the overall development of art and literature. — Kim Jong Il Copy Share Image
The Constitution exists precisely so that opinions and judgments, including esthetic and moral judgments about art and literature, can be formed, tested,… — Anthony Kennedy Copy Share Image
I would say if you are familiar with our history and the history of our art and literature that you see a… — Gil Scott-Heron Copy Share Image
We go eastward to realize history and study the works of art and literature, retracingthe steps of the race; we go westward… — Henry David Thoreau Copy Share Image
Works of art and literature should promote humans to reflection. A revolutionary perspective should be evoked and a changing societal awakening formulated… — Vellupillai Pirapakaran Copy Share Image
“I presume this is part of your erotic art collection?" she mused out loud. "It is most beautifully done; only look at… — Tracy Anne Warren Copy Share Image
Art and literature have given so many people the relief of feeling connected - pulled us out of isolation. It has let… — Adrienne Rich Copy Share Image
