Art Quote by James Branch Cabell
““Now, but these three," cried Jurgen, "are the glory of Philistia: and of all that Philistia has produced, it is these three alone, whom living ye made least of, that today are honored wherever art is honored, and where nobody bothers one way or the other about Philistia.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Nightmare Has No Name, James Branch Cabell, 1912
The speaker praises three works of Philistia as the pinnacle of its culture, suggesting true art honors the overlooked.
In simple terms: Celebrating overlooked cultural achievements.
Seek value in the underappreciated.
Themes
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Type
When to use this quote
- museum curation
- academic study
- personal discovery
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What hidden gems deserve recognition?
- How does culture define value?
May romanticize obscure works without broader relevance.