Appreciation Quote by John Dewey
“The real purveyors of the news are artists, for artists are the ones who infuse fact with perception, emotion, and appreciation...We are beginning to realize that emotions and imagination are more potent in shaping public sentiment and opinion than information and reason.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Art and the News, John Dewey, 1927
Artists shape news by blending facts with emotion, making imagination more influential than pure reason.
In simple terms: Artists add feeling to news.
Key Takeaway
Appreciate emotional storytelling in media.
Themes
media
art
emotion
Mood
thoughtful
inquisitive
Type
analytical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- media literacy
- critical reading
- creative writing
Key Concepts
perception
public sentiment
creative journalism
Questions to Reflect On
- How do emotions affect your news perception?
- Can facts and feeling coexist in journalism?
A Different Perspective
Rational analysis still matters for truth.
