Quote by Aldous Huxley

If it were not for the intellectual snobs who pay -- in solid cash -- the tribute which philistinism owes to culture, the arts would perish with their starving practitioners. Let us thank heaven for hypocrisy.

If it were not for the intellectual snobs who pay -- in soli

Summary

This quote suggests that there are individuals who may not genuinely appreciate or understand intellectual or artistic endeavors, but they still contribute financially to support such cultural works. The quote implies that without the financial backing of these "intellectual snobs" or hypocrites, the artists and creators who depend on their support would be unable to survive. It suggests that even though hypocritical behavior may exist, it serves as a necessary means to preserve and sustain the arts in a society that may not fully appreciate them.

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Art

By Aldous Huxley

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