Quote by Michael Tippett

My true function within a society which embraces all of us is to continue an age-old tradition. This tradition is to create images from the depths of the imagination and to give them form, whether visual, intellectual or musical.

My true function within a society which embraces all of us i

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In this quote, the speaker highlights their purpose in a society that encompasses everyone. They explain that their true function is to carry forward a long-standing tradition. This tradition involves bringing to life visual, intellectual, or musical creations from the depths of the imagination. By doing so, they believe they contribute to the cultural fabric and artistic expression of the society they belong to.

By Michael Tippett

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