I have made more friends for American culture than the State Department. Certainly I have made fewer enemies, but that isn't very difficult.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The author claims his work promoted American culture better than official government efforts, with less negative backlash.
- In plain terms
- I helped America's image more than the government did, and caused fewer problems.
- What can you take from it?
- Cultural work can sometimes succeed where official diplomacy fails.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How is culture exported?
- Does art succeed where policy fails?
Another view
This is a subjective claim that may overlook broader diplomatic achievements.
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