Artist Quote by Charles Clarke
“I don't mind there being some medievalists around for ornamental purposes, but there is no reason for the State to pay for them.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: UK Parliament debate, 2005
Funding for medievalists should be justified by practical value, not mere ornamentation.
In simple terms: Question funding based on usefulness.
Key Takeaway
Advocate for practical allocation of resources.
Themes
public policy
budgeting
culture
Mood
analytical
critical
Type
policy
economic
When to use this quote
- government grants
- museum curation
- academic hiring
- heritage tourism
Key Concepts
cost‑benefit analysis
heritage preservation
Questions to Reflect On
- How to balance cultural heritage with fiscal responsibility?
- What metrics can assess scholarly impact?
A Different Perspective
Cultural value can be intangible.
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