"最も優れた芸術作品は他の理由の中でも特に、それが私たちに、たとえ不完全で一瞬でも、繊細に考え高尚に感じるとは実際にどのような感じかを知ることを可能にするために貴重です。現代生活の甘さの中で、芸術はこれらのすべての良質を処分しました。"
— Aldous Huxley
Simplified Meaning:
Art is valuable because it allows us to experience deeper, more profound thinking and emotions, even if just briefly. Imagine watching a beautiful movie that makes you reflect on your own life or feel strong emotions; that's what art does. It lets us momentarily escape the hustle and bustle of our everyday routines and feel something bigger and more meaningful. For example, reading a powerful novel can make you appreciate bravery or kindness in a new way. In today's world, where things are fast and often shallow, art provides a rare chance to connect with these richer, nobler feelings. This is why incorporating art into our lives, like visiting a museum or listening to moving music, can help us stay in touch with these important aspects of our humanity.
