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Art Quote by Iain S. Thomas

“I have pretended to go mad in order to tell you the things I need to. I call it art. Because art is the word we give to our feelings made public. And art doesn't worry anyone.” quote by Iain S. Thomas
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““I have pretended to go mad in order to tell you the things I need to. I call it art. Because art is the word we give to our feelings made public. And art doesn't worry anyone.””

Iain S. Thomas

About This Quote

Source Essay: "The Art of Pretending", 2015

The author pretends madness to express necessary truths, labeling this expression as art, which makes feelings public without causing concern.

In simple terms: Pretending madness lets me share needed truths as art.

Key Takeaway

Use creative expression to convey difficult truths.

Themes

art expression truth

Mood

reflective introspective

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • writing
  • performance art
  • social media posts

Key Concepts

creative vulnerability public discourse emotional honesty

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does art change when it reveals personal feelings?
  • When is pretended madness justified?
A Different Perspective

Art may be dismissed as eccentric rather than serious.

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