Art Quote by Marilyn Manson
“If people really stopped and realized how much art and creative people move the world versus politics and religion, I mean it’s not even up for debate. An artist at least creates things, puts things into the world. Where as these other people are destroying things, taking things out of the world.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: 2017 interview with Rolling Stone
Art creates and enriches culture, while politics and religion often dismantle or constrain it.
In simple terms: Art builds, politics can break
Recognize and value creative contributions
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- Supporting artists
- policy making
- education reform
- media coverage
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can society protect artistic freedom?
- What role should politics play in supporting the arts?
Creative work can be co-opted by power structures, limiting its freedom.