Yann MartelIf we, citizens, do not support our artists, then we sacrifice our imagination on the altar of crude reality and we end up believing in nothing and having worthless dreams.
About This Quote
This quote is an important reminder that the cultural influence of the arts is important for society. The arts are an extension of our imagination, allowing us to escape reality for a brief time and to dream of something better, allowing us to see the world in entirely new ways.
Source: Life Of Pi
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