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Altruism Quote by Janvier Chouteu-Chando

“When singers, actors or artists touch on sorrow, they are trying to give comfort to aggrieved souls by giving some meaning to their sorrows. The job of the singer, actor or artists ,in general, is to make us comfortable with our feelings or emotions―be it pain, hurt, anger, hatred, sadness…” quote by Janvier Chouteu-Chando
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““When singers, actors or artists touch on sorrow, they are trying to give comfort to aggrieved souls by giving some meaning to their sorrows. The job of the singer, actor or artists ,in general, is to make us comfortable with our feelings or emotions―be it pain, hurt, anger, hatred, sadness, pleasure, love, cheerfulness or joy.””

Janvier Chouteu-Chando

About This Quote

Source Speech: The Role of Artists in Healing, 2018

Artists transform sorrow into shared meaning, offering comfort by reflecting diverse emotions.

In simple terms: Artists turn pain into comfort, helping us feel understood.

Key Takeaway

Use art to process and share emotions.

Themes

art empathy healing communication

Mood

empathetic uplifting

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • therapy sessions
  • community gatherings
  • educational workshops

Key Concepts

emotional catharsis collective mourning creative therapy

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does art help you cope?
  • What emotions need more artistic voice?
A Different Perspective

Art may not reach all audiences equally.

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