340 Quotes by Austin Kleon

Even for professionals, the best way to flourish is to retain an amateur’s spirit and embrace uncertainty and the unknown.

The thing is: It takes a lot of energy to be creative. You don’t have that energy if you waste it on other stuff.

I don’t believe in guilty pleasures. If you f – ing like something, like it.” – Dave Grohl.

You’ll either find the answer or you’ll come up with a better question.

Whatever we say, we’re always talking about ourselves.” – Alison Bechdel.

School is one thing. Education is another. The two don’t always overlap. Whether you’re in school or not, it’s always your job to get yourself an education.

There are no rules, of course. Life is an art, not a science. Your mileage may vary. Take what you need and leave the rest.

The world is changing at such a rapid rate that it’s turning us all into amateurs. Even for professionals, the best way to flourish is to retain an amateur’s spirit and embrace uncertainty and the unknown.

Collect books, even if you don’t plan on reading them right away. Filmmaker John Waters has said, “Nothing is more important than an unread library.”