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.
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One Original Thought is worth 1000 Meaningless Quotes.
Interpretation
What this quote means
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.
Themes
OriginalityCreativityThoughtValueQuotes
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about innovation at a tech conference, you could use this quote to emphasize the importance of original ideas.
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