That is why I believe that art is so much more significant than either economics or philosophy. It is the direct measure of man's spiritual vision.
Herbert ReadPerhaps it is this theory of all work and no play that has made the Marxist such a very dull boy.
Herbert ReadYou might think that it would he the natural desire of every man to develop as an independent personality, but this does not seem to be true.
Herbert ReadCreeds and castes, and all forms of intellectual and emotional grouping, belong to the past.
Herbert ReadThe modern poet has no essential alliance with regular schemes of any sorts.He reserves the right to adapt his rhythm to his mood, to modulate his metre as he progresses. Far from seeking freedom and irresponsibility (implied by the unfortunate term free verse) he seeks a stricter discipline of exact concord of thought and feeling.
Herbert Read