Achievement Quote by John F. Kennedy
“There is a connection, hard to explain logically but easy to feel, between achievement in public life and progress in the arts. The age of Pericles was also the age of Phidias. The age of Lorenzo de Medici was also the age of Leonardo da Vinci. The age of Elizabeth was also the age of Shakespeare. And the New Frontier for which I campaign in public life, can also be a New Frontier for American art.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: American University Commencement Address, 1963
Artistic flourishing and civic achievement often occur together, inspiring mutual progress.
In simple terms: Great art and public success boost each other.
Key Takeaway
Support cultural endeavors.
Themes
culture
leadership
innovation
history
Mood
inspirational
optimistic
Type
political
philosophical
When to use this quote
- urban planning
- education policy
- national branding
- public funding
Key Concepts
civic art
creative synergy
Questions to Reflect On
- How can governments foster artistic growth?
- What role does culture play in national identity?
A Different Perspective
Art alone cannot solve political problems.
