In the wintertime, in the snow country, citrus fruit was so rare, and if you got one, it was better than ambrosia.
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You weren't going to the theatre to change the world, but you had a chance to affect the world, the thinking and the feelings of the world.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Art can influence thoughts and emotions without necessarily aiming for world change.
In this quote, James Earl Jones highlights the power of art, particularly theatre, to impact the audience's perceptions and emotions. While the primary goal may not be to change the world entirely, each performance has the potential to provoke thought and evoke feelings, thereby contributing to a broader cultural dialogue and personal transformation.
Themes
ArtTheatreInfluenceEmotionThought
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used during an art seminar to emphasize the importance of artistic expression.
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