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“We've reached a point where we are not a very empathetic people, and art without empathy is art without an audience. My basic viewpoint is that without art we're alone.”

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Jamake Highwater
Jamake Highwater

Jamake Highwater, born James Howard Highwater, was an American writer, scholar, and artist. His work spanned various literary genres, including novels, poetry, and drama. Highwater is renowned for his profound understanding and rich depiction of Native American culture, which has had a significant impact on contemporary Native American literature. more

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“What I learned is, we have to listen to each other, even when we don't agree, even when we think we hate each other. We have to listen to each others narratives. Not interrupt defensively, or with hostility, but really try to open our hearts and listen with empathy. I learned so much from that meeting. It was a very difficult thing to do and it was one of the best things that I ever did in my life. Look what scares you in the face, and try to understand it. Empathy, I have learned, is revolutionary.”

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