"Culture is the arts elevated to a set of beliefs"
- Thomas Wolfe
About this Quote
This quote by Thomas Wolfe speaks with the power of culture and how it is more than simply the arts. Culture is a set of beliefs that are shared by a group of individuals, and the arts are a reflection of those beliefs. It is through the arts that culture is expressed and shared with others. Culture is a way of living, and the arts are a method of revealing it. The arts can be utilized to inform stories, express emotions, and create a sense of identity. Culture is a way of connecting people and producing a sense of belonging. It is a way of comprehending the world and our location in it. Culture is the way we reveal our worths, beliefs, and customs. It is the way we communicate with each other and share our experiences. Culture is the arts elevated to a set of beliefs, and it is through the arts that we can reveal and share our culture with others.
This quote is written / told by Thomas Wolfe between October 3, 1900 and September 15, 1938. He/she was a famous Novelist from USA.
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