More from Banksy
People say graffiti is ugly, irresponsible and childish… but that’s only if it’s done properly.
BanksyBanksy Film is incredibly democratic and accessible, it’s probably the best option if you actually want to change the world, not just re-decorate it.
BanksyBanksy Speak softly, but carry a big can of paint.
BanksyBanksy Keep your coins, I want change.
BanksyBanksy If Michaelangelo or Leonardo Da Vinci were alive today they’d be making Avatar, not painting a chapel.
BanksyBanksy Anyone who believes in capital punishment should be shot
BanksyBanksy 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.
BanksyBanksy People are fond of using military terms to describe what they do. We call it bombing when we go out painting, when of course it’s more like entertaining the troops in a neutral zone, during peacetime in a country without an army.
BanksyBanksy I don’t think you should have to pay to look at graffiti. You should only pay if you want to get rid of it.
BanksyBanksy If you want someone to be ignored then build a life-size bronze statue of them and stick it in the middle of town. It doesn’t matter how great you were, it’ll always take an unfunny drunk with climbing skills to make people notice you.
BanksyBanksy There are four basic human needs; food, sleep, sex and revenge.
BanksyBanksy Live as a villain, die as a hero
BanksyBanksy At this time of year it’s easy to forget the true meaning of Christianity – the lies, the corruption, the abuse.
BanksyBanksy Stencils are good for two reasons; one – they’re quick; two – they annoy idiots.
BanksyBanksy Graffiti is only dangerous in the mind of three types of people; politicians, advertising executives and graffiti writers.
BanksyBanksy Art should comfort the disturbed and disturb the comfortable.
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Original quotes
From our community writers
Someone rejected you does not mean you are not worthy. Maybe they can’t afford to be with you.
Jacklyn TysonJacklyn Tyson I will love you from afar it’s better this way because close up it hurts too much.
Melissa AndersonMelissa Anderson Maybe if you hold me tight, our love won’t be as shallow.
Mira R. AridiMira R. Aridi Sometimes a person is in peace & in the piece at the same time.
Jessica CollinsJessica Collins Between day and night there was a moment of silence.
Frode GaslandFrode Gasland But doesn’t it hurt to feel so much and pretend not to?
Brad NeatonBrad Neaton Admire your sweet way of glowing; your passionate way of flowing.
Ana SoulfulAna Soulful Darling, you are a warrior, for even though each day feels like a battle, you keep fighting and live on.
Sarah ShawkatSarah Shawkat
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