Animated Quote by Theodore Dreiser
“We are to have no pictures which the puritan and the narrow, animated by an obsolete dogma, cannot approve of. We are to have no theaters no motion pictures, no books, no public exhibitions of any kind, no speech even which will anyway contravene his limited view of life.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public Lecture, 1920s, United States
A critique of restrictive moral codes that ban artistic and expressive mediums, arguing they stem from outdated religious dogma.
In simple terms: Oppressive moral codes limit cultural expression.
Key Takeaway
Challenge censorship and support artistic freedom.
Themes
censorship
morality
art
freedom
religion
Mood
critical
reflective
Type
political
social
When to use this quote
- public policy debates
- education curricula
- media regulation
- community events
Key Concepts
cultural repression
dogmatic authority
social control
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance moral concerns with artistic freedom?
- What role should religion play in public policy?
A Different Perspective
Such bans may ignore the benefits of diverse viewpoints.
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