Quote by Rita Mae Brown

Art is moral passion married to entertainment. Moral passion without entertainment is propaganda, and entertainment without moral passion is television.

Art is moral passion married to entertainment. Moral passion

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This quote suggests that art is a combination of moral passion and entertainment. It argues that when moral passion is conveyed in a way that lacks entertainment value, it can become propaganda, solely focused on delivering a specific message. On the other hand, when entertainment lacks moral passion, it becomes superficial and akin to mindless television. The quote emphasizes the importance of creating art that both engages and provokes ethical reflection.

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