If you feel dirty, insignificant or unloved, then rats are a good role model. They exist without permission, they have no respect for the hierarchy of society, and they have sex 50 times a day.
BanksyRead
One Original Thought is worth 1000 Meaningless Quotes.
Interpretation
The value of unique, original ideas far exceeds that of repetitive and unoriginal sayings.
This quote by Banksy emphasizes the significance of originality in thought and expression. It suggests that having one truly innovative idea holds greater value than a multitude of clichΓ©s or conventional statements, highlighting the importance of creativity and unique perspectives in a world often filled with imitation.
In practice
In a speech about innovation at a tech conference, you could use this quote to emphasize the importance of original ideas.
If you feel dirty, insignificant or unloved, then rats are a good role model. They exist without permission, they have no respect for the hierarchy of society, and they have sex 50 times a day.
T.V. has made going to the theatre seem pointless, photography has pretty much killed painting but graffiti has remained gloriously unspoilt by progress.
I originally set out to try and save the world, but now I'm not sure I like it enough.
Graffiti ultimately wins out over proper art because it becomes part of your city, it' s a tool; "I'll meet you in that pub, you know, the one opposite that wall with a picture of a monkey holding a chainsaw". I mean, how much more useful can a painting be than that?
Think outside the box, collapse the box, and take a f**king sharp knife to it.
Gaza is often described as 'the world's largest open air prison' because no-one is allowed to enter or leave. But that seems a bit unfair to prisons - they donβt have their electricity and drinking water cut off randomly almost every day.
If you have not the experience, ask. There is no shame in asking, but do not pretend you know when you don't.
To write is human, to edit is divine.
If you find yourself in some difficulty, step aside, and allow Buddha to take your place. The Buddha is in you.
Let the fruition of things bless the possession of them, and take no satisfaction in dying but living rich.
The person who dumps garbage into your mind will do you considerably more harm than the person who dumps garbage on your floor, because each load of mind garbage negatively impacts your possibilities and lowers your expectations.
The best investment you can make, is an investment in yourself... The more you learn, the more you'll earn.
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