Art Quote by Audre Lorde
“June Jordan once said something which is just wonderful. I'm paraphrasing her-that her function as a poet was to make revolution irresistible. Well o.k. that is the function of us all, as creative artists, to make the truth, as we see it irresistible.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Audre Lorde Project, 2010
Poetry should be a revolutionary force that makes truth compelling and irresistible.
In simple terms: Poetry must make truth compelling.
Key Takeaway
Use art to make truth irresistible.
Themes
art
revolution
truth
poetry
Mood
inspirational
provocative
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- writing
- public speaking
- activism
Key Concepts
social change
creative expression
political activism
Questions to Reflect On
- How can artists keep their work radical?
- What makes truth irresistible?
A Different Perspective
Art may be co‑opted by mainstream.
