If I am not good to myself, how can I expect anyone else to be good to me?
Maya AngelouRead
We must infuse our lives with art. Our national leaders must be informed that we want them to use our taxes to support street theatre in order to oppose street gangs. We should have a well-supported regional theatre in order to oppose regionalism and.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Art should be an essential part of our lives and public funding should support creative expressions to combat societal issues.
Maya Angelou emphasizes the necessity of integrating art into our daily lives and societal structures. She advocates for governmental support of the arts, such as street theatre, which can serve as a powerful tool against social problems like gang violence and regionalism. By fostering a vibrant artistic community, we promote creativity and connection, challenging and addressing the issues that divide us.
Themes
ArtStreet TheatreSocietyCreativityCommunity
In practice
Example use cases
In an arts funding debate, one could cite this quote to argue for more community art programs.
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