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I think arts have a fundamental place in a civilized society and are a fundamental need to all human beings.
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The speaker says the arts are not merely optional entertainment. They have an essential role in a civilized society and meet a basic need shared by all human beings. The statement presents artistic experience as an important part of human life and of a healthy society.
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