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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Think outside the box, collapse the box, and take a f**king sharp knife to it.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Challenge conventional thinking and push boundaries.
This quote by Banksy emphasizes the importance of creativity and innovation by encouraging individuals to break free from traditional constraints. It advocates for a radical approach to problem-solving, suggesting that one must not only think differently but also actively dismantle the limitations that hinder true creativity and progress.
Themes
CreativityInnovationThinkingBoundariesProblem-Solving
In practice
Example use cases
In a team meeting about product development, one could use this quote to encourage colleagues to explore unconventional ideas.
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