thought for today

Defending Freedom

“We cannot defend freedom abroad by deserting it at home.” – Edward R. Murrow

To Be Free

“For to be free is not merely to cast off one’s chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others.” –Nelson Mandela

One Generation Away from Extinction

“Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn’t pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same.” –Ronald Reagan

Lend your Voices Only to Sounds of Freedom

“Lend your voices only to sounds of freedom, no longer lend your strength to that which you wish to be free from. Fill your life with love and bravery, and you shall live a life uncommon.” – Jewel

The Only Way to Deal With an Unfree World…

The only way to deal with an unfree world is to become so absolutely free that your very existence is an act of rebellion. – Albert Camus

You Become More Divine…

“You become more divine as you become more creative. All the religions of the world have said God is the creator. I don’t know whether he is the creator or not, but one thing I know: the more creative you become, the more godly you become. When your creativity comes to a climax, when yourContinue reading “You Become More Divine…”

Creativity is Contagious

“Creativity is contagious. Pass it on.” ― Albert Einstein

Not a Selfish Act

‎”Creative work is not a selfish act or a bid for attention on the part of the actor. It’s a gift to the world and every being in it. Don’t cheat us of your contribution. Give us what you’ve got.” ~Steven Pressfield

Escaping From Old Ideas

“The difficulty lies not so much in developing new ideas as in escaping from old ones.” ~John Maynard Keynes

Art is Not a Thing

“Art is not a thing, it is a way.” ~Elbert Hubbard I love this quote by Elbert Hubbard (June 19, 1856 – May 7, 1915, American writer, publisher, artist, and philosopher).. What a simple, yet elegant way of stating a truth by which I live. I often like to say art is not what we do, itContinue reading “Art is Not a Thing”