Appreciation Quote by Kurt Vonnegut
“The arts put man at the center of the universe, whether he belongs there or not. Military science, on the other hand, treats man as garbage - and his children, and his cities, too. Military science is probably right about the contemptibility of man in the vastness of the universe. Still - I deny that contemptibility, and I beg you to deny it, through the creation of appreciation of art.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Paris Review, 1975
Art affirms humanity while military science devalues it; we must choose appreciation over contempt.
In simple terms: Art celebrates humanity, war dehumanizes.
Key Takeaway
Support and create art.
Themes
art
humanity
military criticism
Mood
hopeful
critical
Type
philosophical
activist
When to use this quote
- education
- policy making
- community projects
- peace activism
Key Concepts
philosophy
culture criticism
Questions to Reflect On
- How can art counteract dehumanization?
- What role does art play in your life?
A Different Perspective
Art may not change all minds.
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