“The main reason for civilization is that life is more comfortable. In a way, houses are there to protect us from rain, cold, and heat; cars are there to overcome distances. Culture is the exception. Music, art, and all of the different cultural expressions are not going in that direction. They're not about comfort; they're about understanding each other.” WayArtDifferentReasonLife IsCultureHouseUnderstandingCarExpressionColdComfortCivilizationProtectComfortableRainOvercomingDistanceHeatExceptionUnderstanding Each Other Author:Pipilotti Rist
“When we are working at a difficult task and strive after a good thing, we are fighting a righteous battle, the direct reward of which is that we are kept from much evil. As we advance in life it becomes more and more difficult, but in fighting the difficulties the inmost strength of the heart is developed.” HeartLife IsSpiritOrderFightingEvilDifficultProgressPlansBattleProtectTasksDirectDifficultyGood ThingsRewardsStriveRighteousCheerfulBracesDifficult Tasks Author:Vincent Van Gogh
“We won the lottery in life and life is such a beautiful, precious gift, and we have to savor it, because as far as we know, we are the only living things in the universe, so it is our duty to protect it.” KnowsBeautifulLife IsUniverseDutyProtectLiving ThingsLotteryPrecious Gifts Author:Francesca Martinez