Art Quote by Kathrine Kressmann Taylor
““I will tell you what I believe,” he said with simplicity. “I am an artist, and I believe that art is something that comes alive in the eyes that look and in the hearts that feel of people everywhere. It is like religion, my friend. It is not killed by being shut up or put away. The ones who think they have got rid of something by covering it up are the ones who are mistaken. They can destroy neither your belief nor mine by shutting them away in their nationalist attics, and some day, to their dismay, they will find that out.””
About This Quote
Source Short Story: “The Art of Living,” 1941
Art is a living, shared experience that cannot be suppressed; it persists despite attempts to hide or silence it.
In simple terms: Art lives in people’s eyes and hearts, never truly killed.
Key Takeaway
Protect and share artistic expression.
Themes
art
freedom
resilience
truth
spirituality
Mood
hopeful
defiant
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- censorship battles
- political oppression
- personal creative blocks
Key Concepts
expression
belief
cultural memory
Questions to Reflect On
- How does art survive oppression?
- What responsibilities do artists have to keep truth alive?
A Different Perspective
Art may be stifled temporarily, but its impact endures.
