Alive Quote by Walter Savage Landor
“There is a desire of property in the sanest and best men, which Nature seems to have implanted as conservative of her works, and which is necessary to encourage and keep alive the arts.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Countess of Pembroke's Arcadia, 1798
Nature embeds a conservative instinct in humans to preserve and support the arts, driving creation and maintenance of culture.
In simple terms: Human nature conserves and supports art.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate and protect artistic endeavors.
Themes
art
conservatism
human nature
culture
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- museum curation
- public arts funding
- heritage preservation
- artist community building
Key Concepts
Preservation
creativity
motivation
Questions to Reflect On
- How does conservatism aid artistic growth?
- When might it hinder progress?
A Different Perspective
May stifle radical innovation if overly protective.
