When nations grow old the Arts grow cold And commerce settles on every tree

William Blake
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When nations grew old and commerce became the lifeblood of the nation, artists and writers began to die out. The idea that we need to keep the arts alive and growing is one of the most important concepts in today’s world. It takes a village to raise a child, and we need the rest of the world to keep us young and healthy.

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