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The quote says that art is seen as a threat by authoritarian leaders because it encourages independent thought. It suggests that art can weaken strict, unquestioning belief systems by making people less obedient. The line presents art as a force that resists control.
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Originally said in English.
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About Howard Jacobson
British novelist and journalist
Howard Eric Jacobson is a British novelist and journalist. He is known for comic fiction, especially novels that explore the dilemmas of British Jewish characters. He won the Man Booker Prize. His writing blends humour with close attention to identity, culture, and private uncertainty. The comic edge is central to his work, and his novels often return to the pressures and contradictions faced by British Jewish lives.
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