The aim of art, the aim of a life can only be to increase the sum of freedom and responsibility to be found in every man and in the world.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Art and life should increase freedom and responsibility.
- In plain terms
- The goal of art is more freedom and responsibility.
- What can you take from it?
- Use art to empower others.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What should art achieve?
- Is responsibility part of freedom?
Another view
Freedom and responsibility can conflict.
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