Quote by Theodore Bikel
No heirloom of humankind captures the past as do art and language.

No heirloom of humankind captures the past as do art and language. – Theodore Bikel

Other quotes by Theodore Bikel

We Jews have a special attachment to the Book. The study of page after page in tomes yellowing with age was obligatory. – Theodore Bikel

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Age
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All too often arrogance accompanies strength, and we must never assume that justice is on the side of the strong. The use of power must always be accompanied by moral choice. – Theodore Bikel

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power
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In my world, history comes down to language and art. No one cares much about what battles were fought, who won them and who lost them – unless there is a painting, a play, a song or a poem that speaks of the event. – Theodore Bikel

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Art
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Im very happy to hear that my work inspires writers and painters. Its the most beautiful compliment, the greatest reward. Art should always be an exchange. – Nick Cave

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I went to art school actually when I was sixteen years old. – David Hockney

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Art

Criticism is the art of appraising others at ones own value. – George Jean Nathan

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You are welcome to your intellectual pastimes and books and art and newspapers welcome, too, to your bars and your whisky that only makes me ill. Here am I in the forest, quite content. – Knut Hamsun

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Art

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Poetry asks people to have values, form opinions, care about some other part of experience besides making money and being successful on the job. – Toi Derricotte

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The days of our lives, for all of us, are numbered. We know that. And yes, there are certainly times when we arent able to muster as much strength and patience as we would like. Its called being human. – Elizabeth Edwards

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