Susan Neiman quote: One great function of the arts is to keep ideals alive in a culture that does not yet realize them.

One great function of the arts is to keep ideals alive in a culture that does not yet realize them.

~ Susan Neiman ~

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One great function of the arts is to keep ideals alive in a culture that does not yet realize them.

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