Life must be lived and curiosity kept alive. One must never, for whatever reason, turn his back on life.
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One thing is for sure-none of the arts flourishes on censorship and repression. And by this time it should be evident that the American public is capable of doing its own censoring.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Art thrives in an environment of freedom rather than suppression.
Eleanor Roosevelt emphasizes that censorship and repression stifle artistic expression, while a discerning public is capable of making informed choices about art without external imposition. This highlights the importance of freedom in creativity and the role of society in supporting or rejecting artistic endeavors.
Themes
ArtCensorshipFreedomExpressionCreativity
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a speech about the importance of artistic freedom at a cultural event.
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