Art Quote by Michael Ondaatje
“...sometimes we enter art to hide within it. It is where we can go to save ourselves, where a third-person voice protects us.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The English Patient, 1992
Art offers a refuge where a third‑person perspective shields us, allowing self‑preservation.
In simple terms: Art hides us and protects us.
Key Takeaway
Use creative expression for healing.
Themes
art
escape
self‑preservation
Mood
contemplative
hopeful
Type
literary
inspirational
When to use this quote
- therapy
- creative writing
- visual arts
- music therapy
Key Concepts
literature
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How does creating art change your self‑view?
- When does art become avoidance?
A Different Perspective
Art can also isolate us from reality.
