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If politicians can't do it, I want to do it. We have to do it. Artists, put it in paintings. Poets, put it in poems, novels. That's what we have to do. And I think it's so important to save the world.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the essential role of artists in addressing societal issues.
Michael Jackson expresses a belief that if politicians fail to instigate change, it falls on artists to convey important messages through their work. He urges artists, whether painters or poets, to take on the responsibility of highlighting the need to save the world, illustrating the power of art as a vehicle for social change.
Themes
PoliticsArtistsResponsibilityChangeSociety
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used at an art exhibition to inspire artists to create works that address social issues.
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