Art Quote by Haile Selassie
“A purely materialistic art would be like a tree which is expected to bear fruit without flowering and to sacrifice grace and beauty for mere utility”
About This Quote
Source Speech: UN General Assembly, 1963
Art focused solely on utility lacks beauty, like a fruit‑bearing tree that never flowers.
In simple terms: Utility‑only art loses beauty.
Key Takeaway
Value both function and aesthetics.
Themes
art
beauty
functionality
Mood
thoughtful
inspired
Type
philosophical
creative
When to use this quote
- architecture
- product design
- visual arts
Key Concepts
aesthetic philosophy
design theory
Questions to Reflect On
- How can art serve function and beauty?
- What examples balance utility and grace?
A Different Perspective
May undervalue practical art forms.
