“I can't understand why most people believe in medicine and don't believe in art, without questioning either.” PeopleBelieveArtI CanMedicineDon't BelieveQuestioningBelieve In Me Author:Damien Hirst
“Art comes from everywhere. It's your response to your surroundings.” ArtResponseSurroundings Author:Damien Hirst
“The idea is more important than the object.” ArtImportantIdeasObjectsJazz And Life Author:Damien Hirst
“I think I like big issues, but I don't believe in God or religion.” ThinkingBelieveBigsIssuesDon't BelieveBelieve In God Author:Damien Hirst
“I was taught to confront things you can't avoid. Death is one of those things. To live in a society where you're trying not to look at it is stupid because looking at death throws us back into life with more vigour and energy. The fact that flowers don't last for ever makes them beautiful.” TryingLooksFactsLastsBeautifulEnergyStupidTaughtFlower Author:Damien Hirst
“Since I was a child, death is definitely something that I think about every day. But I think that everybody does. You try and avoid it, but it's such a big thing that you can't.” ThinkingTryingChildrenDoeBigsBig Things Author:Damien Hirst