Chinua Achebe Quotes

My position is that serious and good art has always existed to help, to serve, humanity. Not to indict. I don’t see how art can be called art if its purpose is to frustrate humanity. To make humanity uncomfortable, yes. But intrinsically to be against humanity, that I don’t take.

Serious and good art has always existed to help, to serve, humanity. Not to indict.

I would like to be remembered, if I am remembered at all, as being a catalyst for change in the world, change for good.

Art is not meant to change the world.

I mean, art for art's sake is ridiculous. Art is for the sake of one's needs.

My argument would be that I don't think there is much that's genuinely political art that is good art.

That's what heroic stories do for us. They show us the way. They remind us of the good we are capable of.

Our life ripples out, and it has influence. That's why it's important that we're at our best and that we're influencing others for the good.

It's important to think good, speak good, and do good. If we want to see positive change in the world, then we need to connect to goodness. I try in everything I do, both in business and philanthropy, to make a positive change and do that by doing good.

When a work lifts your spirits and inspires bold and noble thoughts in you, do not look for any other standard to judge by: the work is good, the product of a master craftsman.

I was recently asked about the business side of 'Biggest Loser,' but as long as we entertain people, we can keep coming back and making a difference. It's a delicate balance, but one feeds off the other. I feel so good about the show - it's uplifting and inspiring and entertaining at the same time.

Creativity and artistic endeavors have a mission that goes far beyond just making music for the sake of music.

Art never harms itself by keeping aloof from the social problems of the day: rather, by so doing, it more completely realises for us that which we desire.

I use my celebrity status to inspire someone, to give them hope.

Whether I act or direct I ensure that there is a social message attached.

I love the power of music and artistry and feel a responsibility having a platform to preach good things.

I really just think that we've got to have a positive influence on kids in general. And really understanding people are going to look up to me, so why aren't I doing something to be positive about it?

I believe all painting and art should be uplifting for the viewer.

I don't think about wealth. I get one thing in my mind, "How can I help people...come on humans...do something, you know. Let's wake up. Man alive...you're half dead. Let's do some living".

You want to help people and make the world a better place in whatever way you can. I've tried to share the things I've learned, and for me it really is all about being a role model.

Zayn Malik is responsible for countless smiles, countless laughs; he's saved endless fans' lives.

I think there is definitely a message behind Cyborg that is needed for people to hear and what he represents and the resilience of the human spirit. I hope it means as much to people watching it as it meant to me to do it.

A lot of those young folks look up to me in the city of Houston. I give hope and inspiration and try to change people's lives for the better in the city of Houston.

With me being a sportsman and being an icon who people know, if I can even send a little message across which will maybe help a lot of people, I'm going to do that.

If we can lift others up, then what we do is all worthwhile.