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The quote says it is admirable to place art above politics. It also warns that politics can be tempting in ways that can reduce or damage the soul.
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Original Language & Translation
Originally said in English.
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No source found on Wikiquote; the quote is listed as attributed to Robert Redford.
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About Robert Redford
American actor, director, and producer
Robert Redford was an American actor, director, and producer, active for more than six decades. He is remembered as a leading figure of the American New Wave, known for his screen presence and his work behind the camera. Over the course of his career, Redford received broad recognition and many honors, including an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, and five Golden Globe Awards. His distinctions also included the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 1994, the Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award in 1996, the Academy Honorary Award in 2002, the Kennedy Center Honors in 2005, the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2016, and the Honorary César in 2019.
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