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My horizon on humanity is enlarged by reading the writers of poems, seeing a painting, listening to some music, some ope
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"My horizon on humanity is enlarged by reading the writers of poems, seeing a painting, listening to some music, some opera, which has nothing at all to do with a volatile human condition or struggle or whatever. It enriches me as a human being"

- Wole Soyinka

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This quote by Wole Soyinka speaks with the power of art to broaden our understanding of mankind. By engaging with art, we can get a much deeper gratitude for the human experience, even if it has absolutely nothing to do with our own battles. Art can offer us with a window into the lives of others, allowing us to acquire a greater understanding of the world around us. Through art, we can get a higher gratitude for the appeal and complexity of the human condition. Art can also provide us with a sense of solace and comfort, permitting us to get away from our own difficulties and find peace in the appeal of the world. By engaging with art, we can get a greater appreciation for the diversity of humankind and the appeal of the human experience.

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Nigeria Flag This quote is written / told by Wole Soyinka somewhere between July 13, 1934 and today. He/she was a famous Dramatist from Nigeria. The author also have 27 other quotes.

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