340 Quotes by Austin Kleon

Saying no is its own art form.

Imitation is about copying. Emulation is when imitation goes one step further, breaking through into your own thing.

I think the same thing is true of our idea incomes. You’re only going to be as good as the stuff you surround yourself with.

You just have to be as generous as you can, but selfish enough to get your work done.

Inertia is the death of creativity. You have to stay in the groove.

The art of holding on to money is all about saying no to consumer culture.

The only mofos in my circle are people that I can learn from.” – Questlove.