“Some people become cops because they want to make the world a better place, some people become vandals because they want to make the world a better looking place.”

—  Banksy

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Variant: Some people want to make the world a better place. I just wanna make the world a better-looking place. If you don't like it, you can paint over it!
Source: Wall and Piece (2005)

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