Art Quote by Huxley, Aldous
““That's the price we have to pay for stability. You've got to choose between happiness and what people used to call high art. We've sacrificed high art. We have the feelies and the scent organ instead.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Lecture on Art and Society, 1970
Stability often requires sacrificing high art; society replaces it with more functional, sensory experiences.
In simple terms: Choosing stability over high art leads to functional replacements.
Key Takeaway
Balance stability with artistic integrity.
Themes
art
stability
culture
trade‑offs
Mood
critical
contemplative
Type
philosophical
cultural
When to use this quote
- urban planning
- education policy
- media consumption
- personal lifestyle
Key Concepts
aesthetics
societal values
Questions to Reflect On
- What aspects of high art can coexist with stability?
- How do you define “high art”?
A Different Perspective
High art may still thrive in niche communities.
