Art, when it is honest, questioning, and captivating, has a unique and ineffable quality that leads us toward God.” ~ Brett McCracken

“We must never forget that art is not a form of propaganda; it is a form of truth.” ~ John F. Kennedy

“Risk being unliked. Tell the truth as you understand it. If you’re a writer, you have a moral obligation to do this. And it is a revolutionary act—truth is always subversive.” ~ Anne Lamott, Bird by Bird

“A work that aspires, however humbly, to the condition of art should carry its justification in every line.” ~ Joseph Conrad

“To send light into the darkness of men’s hearts; such is the obligation of the artist.” ~ Robert Schumann