I'm always drawn to stories that people don't know about, particularly when they're inside of a story that everyone knows about.
Robert RedfordRead
It's an honor putting art above politics. Politics can be seductive in terms of things reductive to the soul.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Valuing art over politics highlights the importance of creative expression, which can transcend and enrich human experience.
In this quote, Robert Redford emphasizes the significance of art as a higher calling than the often divisive and simplistic nature of politics. He suggests that while politics may tempt one with power and influence, it can ultimately detract from the deeper, more soulful qualities that art brings to life, encouraging us to prioritize creativity and deeper human connection over political agendas.
Themes
ArtPoliticsSoulCreativityExpression
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about the importance of cultural institutions, one might cite this quote to emphasize the role of art in society.
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