A world view is probably an expression of self. Michael Leunig More Quotes by Michael Leunig More Quotes From Michael Leunig I have not much love for the bright lights - unless it's the sun creeping up over the horizon. Michael Leunig lights horizon sun love A good memory is surely a compost heap that converts experience to wisdom, creativity, or dottiness; not that these things are of much earthly value, but at least they may keep you amused when the world is keeping you locked away or shutting you out. Michael Leunig good you experience wisdom You wouldn't wish hardship on anyone, but when it comes, you would be crazy not to see the huge growth that will come from it. Michael Leunig you growth crazy wish The hypocrisy of some is that we like to think of ourselves as sophisticated and evolved, but we're still also driven by primal urges like greed and power. Michael Leunig like think greed power The relentless invisible storm of radio signals and electronic particles, the hustle and bustle, and the billions of petrol explosions in the engine blocks of trucks and cars seem to churn up the molecules of life and heaven so violently that the beautiful fogs are unable to hold together like they once did. Michael Leunig storm together beautiful life It is known that wildfires behave unpredictably - this is fundamental - but it is my experience that humans in the presence of wildfire are also likely to behave in aberrant and unpredictable ways. Michael Leunig ways behave unpredictable experience Art is about the messy and marvelous business of coming to your senses - and also, to the senses of the world. Michael Leunig your business world art Sweetheart,' 'darling,' 'luv.' I like these words; they fit me like a comfortable old pullover. I remember them from childhood; that's what innocent little boys were called by cheerful aunties back then, to make them feel welcome and secure in the world. Michael Leunig me welcome childhood world What a magical thing is the bed, and what a vulnerable, innocent creature is the sleeping human - the human who never looks more truthful or pitiful or benign; the curled-up, childlike dreaming soul who has for a few hours become an angel adrift. Michael Leunig never innocent angel soul In contemporary art culture, where good looks and clever strategic planning of art careers have become a feature, professional practice may be taught in art schools like a branch of public relations or political science. Michael Leunig good science culture art All good art is seditious, but the people in authority can never recognise it. I think when you mention sedition, artists are the ones whose eyes light up thinking, 'Oh, yes, I want some of that!' Michael Leunig eyes good light art
