Art Quote by Herbert Blau
“If politics is the art of the possible, theatre is the art of the impossible.”
About This Quote
Contrasts politics (practical) with theatre (imaginative), suggesting that while politics deals with feasible actions, theatre explores boundless possibilities.
In simple terms: Politics handles the possible; theatre explores the impossible.
Key Takeaway
Appreciate both practical and imaginative domains.
Themes
politics
theatre
art
possibility
imagination
Mood
analytical
creative
reflective
Type
Art:1
Ifs:0
Impossible:1
Inspirational:0
Politics:1
Theatre:1
Trump:0
Art Of The Possible:0
Politics Art:0
Art Impossible:0
Possible Theatre:0
Theatre Art:0
When to use this quote
- policy making
- stage production
- creative brainstorming
Key Concepts
cultural theory
creative expression
pragmatism
Questions to Reflect On
- How can political realism benefit from theatrical imagination?
- What role does imagination play in policy design?
A Different Perspective
Theatre may lack real‑world impact.
