All ABERJHANI Quotes about “Art”

“A world without poetry and art would be too much like one without birds or flowers: bearable but a lot less enjoyable.”
“Poetry and art nourish the soul of the world with the flavor-filled substances of beauty, wisdom and truth.”
“The literary artist lends verbal depth to the visual. The visual artist provides visible articulation for the literary.”
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“While it is unlikely that poetry or art shall eliminate the reality of war in the twenty-first century, it is thrilling to know there remain individuals, and even entire communities, still willing to invest in art and poetry's own uniquely explosive contributions to the great, and small, dramas of human history.”
“President Obama appears to me to have elevated and implemented the artist-activist concept to the role of empowered servant-leader.”
“To create art with all the passion in one's soul is to live art with all the beauty in one's heart.”
“Poetry looking in the mirror sees art, and art looking in a mirror sings poetry.”
“Art gives its vision to beauty not always recognized. And it surrenders freely -- whatever power it possesses to every sincere soul that seeks it. But above all else--it presents us with the gift of ourselves.”
“Most of the more celebrated names among African-American authors, poets, and artists are known to the world because of their association with specific cultural arts movements.”
“With intent to neither idolize nor demonize the man [Barack Obama], it seems fair and evident enough to say that the current president of America is not a leader whose way is that of violent public outbursts. It appears to be more that of a warrior-philosopher who practices the art of political persuasion by authoring acclaimed books, delivering well-crafted speeches, assembling unified coalitions, passing historic legislation, signing well-aimed executive orders, and cultivating a poised but accessible demeanor.”

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