The greatest crimes in the world are not committed by people breaking the rules but by people following the rules. It’s people who follow orders that drop bombs and massacre villages.
BANKSYI used to encourage everyone I knew to make art; I don’t do that so much anymore.
More Banksy Quotes
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Nothing in the world is more common than unsuccessful people with talent, leave the house before you find something worth staying in for.
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I like to think I have the guts to stand up anonymously in a western democracy and call for things no-one else believes in – like peace and justice and freedom.
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Gaza is often described as ‘the world’s largest open air prison’ because no-one is allowed to enter or leave. But that seems a bit unfair to prisons – they don’t have their electricity and drinking water cut off randomly almost every day.
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I originally set out to try and save the world, but now I’m not sure I like it enough.
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My lawyer’s opinion is that the cops might not actually be able to charge me with criminal damage any more – because theoretically my graffiti actually increases the value of property rather than decreasing it. That’s his theory, but then my lawyer also believes wearing novelty cartoon ties is a good look.
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Graffiti is only dangerous in the mind of three types of people; politicians, advertising executives and graffiti writers.
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It doesn’t take much to be a successful artist-all you need to do is dedicate your entire life to it.
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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.
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Nobody ever listened to me until they didn’t know who I was
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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.
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I just wanna make the world a better-looking place. If you don’t like it, you can paint over it!
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A recent survey or North American males found 42% were overweight, 34% were critically obese and 8% ate the survey.
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When he time comes to leave, just walk away quietly and don’t make any fuss.
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Should # graffiti be judged on the same level as modern art? Of course not: It’s way more important than that
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Today’s art has been cancelled due to police activity.
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