About Quote by Simon Schama
“I would passionately make the case that the harder the times, the more we need things that aren't just about keeping our job and making a buck - important though those things are. Arts programming isn't some sort of add-on or ornamental luxury.”
About This Quote
During crises, essential human needs beyond work become vital; arts are not luxury but necessity.
In simple terms: Crises reveal the essential role of arts beyond economics.
Key Takeaway
Support arts as core to human resilience.
Themes
crisis
arts
human needs
values
Mood
urgent
empathetic
Type
motivational
inspirational
When to use this quote
- education
- public policy
- community building
Key Concepts
cultural resilience
well‑being
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies protect arts during downturns?
- What values do arts uphold in hard times?
A Different Perspective
Economic pressures can marginalize arts funding.
