Culture Quote by George Brandis

Great nations write their autobiographies in three manuscripts the book of their deeds, the book of their words, and the book of their art.…

— John Ruskin

When I speak of artistic universals, I am not denying the enormous role played by culture. Obviously culture plays a tremendous role, otherwise you…

— Vilayanur S. Ramachandran

It is the mark of great art that its appeal is universal and eternal.

— Clive Bell

Art is a universal language and through it each nation makes its own unique contribution to the culture of mankind.

— Dwight D. Eisenhower

In order to be universal, you have to be rooted in your own culture.

— Abbas Kiarostami

If some of the greats had followed the traditional ways we would be missing so much fine art.

— Gene Black

Great nations don't have to remind others of their greatness. They merely have to be great.

— Kathleen Parker

The great American tradition is one of pluralism, not exclusive secularism. The strength of our country is reflected in the contributions that we all…

— Donald Wuerl

I suggest that the great art belongs to all people, all the time--that indeed it is made for the people, by the people, to…

— Maya Angelou

Nations in their great ages have not been great in art or science, but in art and science.

— Jacob Bronowski

In general it can be said that a nation's art is greatest when it most reflects the character of its people.

— Edward Hopper

A love of tradition has never weakened a nation...

— Winston Churchill