Ambitious Quote by George Brandis
“The great works belong to no one nation, no one cultural tradition even. They are universal.I want an Australian vision of arts policy that is expansive, is embracing, is not narrow, is not parochial. For example, that Australians can do Shakespeare just as well as Englishmen can because we, like every civilised nation, partake of the great canonical works. It's not about Australian nationalism; it's about our identity as a culturally ambitious, culturally sophisticated nation.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Australian Arts Policy Address, 2015
Great works transcend national boundaries; cultural ambition requires embracing universal art, not narrow nationalism.
In simple terms: Great art is universal, not owned by any nation.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate inclusive, ambitious cultural identity.
Themes
culture
nationalism
identity
art
inclusion
Mood
proud
reflective
Type
policy
visionary
When to use this quote
- national arts funding
- education curricula
- public broadcasting
- museum programming
- international collaborations
Key Concepts
universality
cultural ambition
policy
heritage
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we support local artists while honoring global classics?
- What defines a culturally sophisticated nation?
A Different Perspective
Risk of diluting local voices if not balanced with global appreciation.
