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Art is the final cunning of the human soul which would rather do anything than face the gods
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"Art is the final cunning of the human soul which would rather do anything than face the gods"

- Iris Murdoch

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This quote by Iris Murdoch talks to the power of art and its ability to assist us prevent facing the gods. Art is a method for us to reveal ourselves and to explore our innermost ideas and feelings. It can be a type of escapism, permitting us to prevent challenging the realities of life and the gods that might be present in our lives. Art can likewise be a method for us to explore our spirituality and to connect with the divine. By creating art, we can explore our relationship with the gods and concern terms with our own death. Art can be a powerful tool for self-reflection and growth, permitting us to confront our fears and to come to terms with our own mortality. Eventually, art can be a way for us to come to terms with the gods and to discover peace within ourselves.
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Ireland Flag This quote is written / told by Iris Murdoch between July 15, 1919 and February 8, 1999. He/she was a famous Author from Ireland. The author also have 31 other quotes.

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