John F. KennedyIf art is to nourish the roots of our culture, society must set the artist free to follow his vision wherever it takes him.
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If art is to nourish the roots of our culture, society must set the artist free to follow his vision wherever it takes him. This quote speaks to the importance of artistic freedom, and we see it in the cultures of many countries around the world. While forcing artists to work within a certain style or even limit their creativity would take away from their ability to express themselves, we should not do that because that would be an infringement on their rights.
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