I try to be good but sometimes a person just has to break out and act like the wild and springy thing one used to be. It's impossible not to remember wild an want it back.
Mary OliverRead
I believe art is utterly important. It is one of the things that could save us.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Art is essential for our well-being and can lead to personal and societal salvation.
Mary Oliver's quote emphasizes the profound importance of art in our lives, suggesting that it is not merely a form of entertainment or expression, but a vital force that holds the potential to rescue us from despair and bring about transformation. Art reflects our deepest emotions and experiences, providing a means of connection and understanding that can uplift and unite individuals and communities.
Themes
ArtImportanceSalvationTransformationCreativity
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a discussion about the role of art in therapy and healing.
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Every day I see or hear something that more or less kills me with delight, that leaves me like a needle in the haystack of light.
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