“In the days before machinery men and women who wanted to amuse themselves were compelled, in their humble way, to be artists. Now they sit still and permit professionals to entertain them by the aid of machinery. It is difficult to believe that general artistic culture can flourish in this atmosphere of passivity.” MenWayBelieveStillsWantedArtistCultureDifficultMen And WomenHumbleAidsArtisticAtmospherePermitCompelledMachineryPassivity Book:Complete Essays: 1930-1935 Source: Complete Essays: 1930-1935
“I have never felt more alive than when I watched my children delight in something, never more alive than when I have watched a great artist perform, and never richer than when I have scored a big check to fight AIDS.” ChildrenBigsArtistFightingFeltAliveDelightAidsChecksMy ChildrenGreat ArtGreat Artist Author:Elizabeth Taylor