Yang Quote by John F. Kennedy
““Jika politik itu kotor, puisi akan membersihkannya. Jika politik bengkok, sastra akan meluruskannya.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Unknown, likely a misattributed quote
Political corruption can be cleansed by poetry; distorted politics can be straightened by literature
In simple terms: Poetry cleans politics; literature corrects corruption
Use art to critique and improve politics
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- journalism
- activism
- education
- creative writing
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can poetry influence political discourse?
- What role does literature play in moral correction?
Art may not reach all audiences or effect change