Art Quote by Chris Cooper
“You must survive with grace. You must do so gallantly. How archaic these terms seem to us in our modern world. There is little grace or gallantry in commerce or politics and not much in art.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Discussing modern values, 2022
Grace and gallantry are outdated ideals rarely seen in contemporary commerce, politics, or art.
In simple terms: Old virtues like grace are missing today.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and revive noble conduct.
Themes
ethics
culture
modernity
values
politics
commerce
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
philosophical
contemplative
When to use this quote
- Corporate leadership
- political discourse
- artistic expression
- personal conduct
Key Concepts
civility
integrity
honor
Questions to Reflect On
- Can grace be practical today?
- What would gallantry look like now?
A Different Perspective
Societal pressure often discourages such behavior.
![“René of Anjou [(1409-80)] painted a picture of his mistress's corpse as he found it eaten by worms on having it [her tomb] openedon his return from a pilgrimage to Jerusalem. This [is] another instance of the strange mixture of religion and gallantry in those ages.” quote by Horace Walpole](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/aba/horace-walpole-3357_age_ren-of-anjou-1409-80-painted-a-picture-o_33917.jpg)
