Art Quote by Anna Deavere Smith

Artists also have the responsibility of reflecting the truth.

— Zoe Kravitz

Artists are the gatekeepers of truth.

— Paul Robeson

So ultimately, it's idealistic to think that artists are able to step away from the power of the media and the way it controls…

— Thom Yorke

That's what everyone should do with their lives: stand up for what they believe in or try to do some good in the world.…

— Tracy Chapman

Artists speak the truth to the public without fear of retribution or damage to their careers.

— Ron Silver

The responsibility of an artist is to be honest with themselves.

— Talib Kweli

Artists are people who are not at all interested in the facts - only in the truth.

— Ursula K. Le Guin

I think an artist's responsibility is more complex than people realize.

— Jodie Foster

A true artist is someone who gives birth to a new reality.

— Plato

“The true artist is one who can evoke those raw emotions in their audience, bring them to their knees, and convey their message to…

— S.L. Jennings

Not all artists have a responsibility to be socially or politically aware, but they do have a responsibility to make great art. They have…

— Michael Franti

Artists are sometimes in a position to tell the truth, but they're positioned as a Cassandra. They're gifted with impeccable prophecy and the assurance…

— Peter Schjeldahl