"Even before Europe was united in an economic level or was conceived at the level of economic interests and trade, it was culture that united all the countries of Europe. The arts, literature, music are the connecting link of Europe"
- Dario Fo
About this Quote
This quote by Dario Fo talks to the power of society in unifying Europe. Even prior to Europe was unified economically, it was society that brought the countries together. Fo suggests that the arts, literature, and also music were the attaching link between the countries of Europe. This is an important pointer that culture can be a powerful pressure in unifying individuals, also when other factors such as business economics or national politics might be dissentious. Fo's quote additionally talks to the relevance of the arts in developing a sense of common identification and understanding in between different countries. By appreciating and also celebrating the society of various other nations, we can produce a sense of unity and also connection that goes beyond economic or political differences.
This quote is written / told by Dario Fo between March 24, 1926 and October 13, 2016. He was a famous Playwright from Italy.
The author also have 15 other quotes.
"A lawyer without history or literature is a mechanic, a mere working mason; if he possesses some knowledge of these, he may venture to call himself an architect"
"We have our own history, our own language, our own culture. But our destiny is also tied up with the destinies of other people - history has made us all South Africans"
"Of course as children, we all, in all cultures and societies, learn behavior from observation, imitation, and encouragement of various kinds. So by the suggestion made, we all 'pretend' most of the time"
"Without culture, and the relative freedom it implies, society, even when perfect, is but a jungle. This is why any authentic creation is a gift to the future"
