Skip to content

Always Quote by Sean Lock

“We do need sculpture. People always say: 'Well, that sculpture could have paid for a cot in a maternity ward.' But if the world had been run on those lines, there'd only be about four books, and they'd be seed-drill manuals.” quote by Sean Lock
Download Open image
“We do need sculpture. People always say: 'Well, that sculpture could have paid for a cot in a maternity ward.' But if the world had been run on those lines, there'd only be about four books, and they'd be seed-drill manuals.”

Sean Lock

About This Quote

Source Interview: Comedy program, 2014

Sculpture is essential despite practical critiques; without it, culture would be reduced to utilitarian manuals.

In simple terms: Art is vital beyond practical value.

Key Takeaway

Support and fund artistic endeavors.

Themes

art culture value practicality

Mood

thoughtful defensive

Type

opinion philosophical

When to use this quote

  • public arts funding
  • education curriculum
  • community projects

Key Concepts

aesthetics societal development creative expression

Questions to Reflect On

  • Why is art important for society?
  • How does art influence daily life?
A Different Perspective

May undervalue immediate needs.

2.3 out of 5 (9 ratings)

More by Sean Lock

Explore all 82 Sean Lock quotes

More Always quotes

Browse all 36,048 Always quotes