Akira Yoshizawa famous quotes
Last updated: Sep 5, 2024
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Over all, I want you to discover the joy of creation by your own hand. ... The possibility of creation from paper is infinite.
-- Akira Yoshizawa -
My origami creations, in accordance with the laws of nature, require the use of geometry, science, and physics. They also encompass religion, philosophy, and biochemistry. Overall, I want you to discover the joy of creation by your own handthe possibility of creation from paper is infinite.
-- Akira Yoshizawa -
Geometry alone is not enough to portray human desires, expressions, aspirations, joys. We need more.
-- Akira Yoshizawa
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Behave in life as at a dinner party. Is anything brought around to you? Put out your hand and take your share with moderation. Does it pass by you? Do not stop it. Is it not yet come? Do not stretch your desire towards it, but wait till it reaches you. Do this with regard to children, to a spouse, to public post, to riches, and you will eventually be a worthy guest at the feast of life.
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I've had my run in with trouble. Fortunately, you know, one slap on the hand is usually the last time for me... I learned my lesson.
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I was singing in a mall, and I picked a girl to come up onstage with me. As I was grabbing her hand, I fell off the stage. It felt like I was in the air forever, flying like Superman.
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Joys, which we do not know, we do not wish.
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Offspring were a joy or a shame, but still the crown of their elders, nature's unpredictable creatures.
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If Joy Behar or Sherri Shepherd was a dude, they'd be off TV. They're not funny enough for dudes. What if Roseanne Barr was a dude? Think we'd know who she was?
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Joy is a light that fills you with hope and faith and love.
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I knew my affection for the Philippines was equally as telling: a democracy on paper, apparently well ordered, regularly subverted by irrational chaos. A place where I'd felt instantly at home.
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It's all papers and forms, the entire Civil Service is like a fortress made of papers, forms and red tape.
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I enjoy looking at words on paper and visualizing how to make them come to life. As a director, the creative process is really amazing.
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