The romance of movies is not just in those stories and those people on the screen but in the adolescent dream of meeting others who feel as you do about what you’ve seen.
Pauline KaelRead
I see little of more importance to the future of our country and of civilization than full recognition of the place of the artist. If art is to nourish the roots of our culture, society must set the artist free to follow his vision wherever it takes him.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the crucial role of artists in shaping culture and the importance of allowing them creative freedom.
Pauline Kael's quote highlights the significant impact that artists have on society and the future of civilization. She argues that for art to thrive and contribute meaningfully to culture, society must grant artists the freedom to express their visions without constraint, as this creative freedom is essential for the nourishment of cultural roots and the advancement of collective consciousness.
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ArtistArtFreedomCultureVision
In practice
Example use cases
During a speech on the significance of culture, one might quote this to emphasize the importance of supporting artists.
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