"Thereâ€™s an economic theory out there that if you take the incomes of your five closest friends and average them, the resulting number will be pretty close to your own income. I think the same thing is true of idea incomes. Youâ€™re only going to be as good as the stuff you surround yourself with."

-- Austin Kleon

#Thinking Quotes #Average Quotes #Ideas Quotes

“It's a coup by the GOP to grab the governorship to California to make this place a safe haven for George W. Bush in 2004. It's incredible when you think about it. The recall cost the state $100 million”
“Itâ€™s like, everything really is two ways, the way we all pretend it is and the way it really is”
“I've tried to use the recognition as validation that I'm doing the kind of work that people are interested in and to feel that my work is a contribution.”
“For small creatures such as we the vastness is bearable only through love.”
“Until it's understood to involve justice for those in poverty, a future for generations yet unborn, and a commitment to the rest of creation, it's unlikely we'll be able to overcome the status quo.”
“We spoke and acted as if, given the opportunity for self-government, we would quickly create utopias. Instead injustice, even tyranny, is rampant.”
“As a body everyone is single, as a soul never.”
“Advice I would give to anyone trying to find their own personal style: don't copy anybody, just be yourself, and make your own trends.”

Source : Source: pitchfork.com

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