Art Vs Politics Quotes

We artists have the dignity to tell the truth to the people, unlike politicians.

People are always wondering if I am an artist or political activist or politician. Maybe I'll just clearly tell you: Whatever I do is not art. Let's say it is just objects or materials, movies or writing, but not art, OK?

Politicians think they have answers for everything. We artists, we only have questions.

If people really stopped and realized how much art and creative people move the world versus politics and religion, I mean it’s not even up for debate. An artist at least creates things, puts things into the world. Where as these other people are destroying things, taking things out of the world.

Most arts have produced miracles, while the art of government has produced nothing but monsters.

When I make a film, I'm not doing it purely for political reasons. If I just wanted to do that, I'd run for office.

I have a more direct avenue to expression as an artist than I ever would as a politician.

I'm not a politician because I'm an artist. Politicians have a very easy answer for a very complicated question. I have a very complicated question for what you consider very easy situations.