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Nikola Tesla photo

“The scientists of today think deeply instead of clearly. One must be sane to think clearly, but one can think deeply and be quite insane.”

Nikola Tesla (1856–1943) Serbian American inventor

"Radio Power Will Revolutionize the World" in Modern Mechanics and Inventions (July 1934)
Context: The scientists from Franklin to Morse were clear thinkers and did not produce erroneous theories. The scientists of today think deeply instead of clearly. One must be sane to think clearly, but one can think deeply and be quite insane.

Nikola Tesla photo
Oskar Schindler photo

“Now you are finally with me, you are safe now. Don't be afraid of anything. You don't have to worry anymore.”

Oskar Schindler (1908–1974) German industrialist and Holocaust rescuer

Greeting 300 of his women workers he had saved from Auschwitz, on their return to his factory, as quoted in "Schindler : Why did he do it?" (2010) by Louis Bülow

Richard Bach photo
Diogenes of Sinope photo

“When Alexander the Great addressed him with greetings, and asked if he wanted anything, Diogenes replied "Yes, stand a little out of my sunshine."”

Diogenes of Sinope (-404–-322 BC) ancient Greek philosopher, one of the founders of the Cynic philosophy

From Plutarch, Alexander, 14. Cf. Diogenes Laërtius, vi. 38, Cicero, Tusculan Disputations, v. 32
Quoted by Plutarch

George Balanchine photo

“I don't want people who want to dance, I want people who have to dance.”

George Balanchine (1904–1983) Georgian choreographer, dancer and ballet master (1904-1983)
Dylan Thomas photo

“I do not need any friends. I prefer enemies. They are better company and their feelings towards you are always genuine.”

Dylan Thomas (1914–1953) Welsh poet and writer

Source: The Doctor and the Devils

Johnny Marr photo
Richard Bach photo

“What matters is how I use what I know, every minute of every day; how I use it to remember, in the midst of the game.”

Richard Bach (1936) American spiritual writer

Source: Running from Safety: An Adventure of the Spirit

Richard Bach photo
Tim Burton photo

“Good morning starshine the earth says hello….”

Tim Burton (1958) American filmmaker

Source: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Eminem photo

“99% of my life I was lied to. I just found out my mom does more dope than I do(Damn!). I told her I'd grow up to be a famous rapper, make a record about doing drugs and name it after her”

Eminem (1972) American rapper and actor

-Oh, thank you!
"My Name Is" (Track 2).
1990s, The Slim Shady LP (1999)

“There are four basic human needs: food, sleep, sex and revenge.”

Banksy pseudonymous England-based graffiti artist, political activist, and painter

Existencilism (2002)

“Sometimes I feel so sick at the state of the world I can’t even finish my second apple pie.”

Banksy pseudonymous England-based graffiti artist, political activist, and painter

Source: Wall and Piece (2005)

“Graffiti is one of the few tools you have if you have almost nothing. And even if you don't come up with a picture to cure world poverty you can make someone smile while they're having a piss.”

Banksy pseudonymous England-based graffiti artist, political activist, and painter

Other sources
Source: Banging Your Head Against a Brick Wall
Context: Bus stops are far more interesting and useful places to have art than in museums. Graffiti has more chance of meaning something or changing stuff than anything indoors. Graffiti has been used to start revolutions, stop wars, and generally is the voice of people who aren't listened to. Graffiti is one of those few tools you have if you have almost nothing. And even if you don't come up with a picture to cure world poverty you can make somebody smile while they're having a piss.