Better place Quote by John F. Kennedy
“If more politicians knew poetry, and more poets knew politics, I am convinced the world would be a little better place in which to live.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Remarks at the American Poetry Society, 1962
If leaders understood art and artists understood governance, society would improve.
In simple terms: Art and politics together could improve the world.
Encourage cross‑disciplinary learning.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- policy making
- education curricula
- community projects
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can artistic insight shape policy?
- What barriers prevent artists from influencing politics?
Art may be ignored by pragmatic politics.