Famous Quotes by Banksy

“Graffiti is one of the few tools you have if you have almost nothing. And even if you don't come up with a picture to cure world poverty you can make someone smile while they're having a piss.”

“A recent survey or North American males found 42% were overweight, 34% were critically obese and 8% ate the survey.”

“Art should comfort the disturbed and disturb the comfortable.”

Art should comfort the disturbed and disturb the comfortable.

The greatest crimes are committed by governments.

If you get tired, learn to rest, not to quit.

People are always asking me, ‘What’s it all about, what are you trying to say with all this stuff?’ I think it’s about the value of ideas.

A wall is a very big weapon. It’s one of the nastiest things you can do. You can put a lot of messages on a wall.

The world is governed by institutions that are not democratic.

Art is not a mirror held up to reality, but a hammer with which to shape it.

You are allowed to disagree with the art, but not with the artist.

Sometimes I feel like I’ve got a walk-on part in a movie, but I’m not quite sure which movie.

The people who are trying to make the world worse are not taking the day off. Why should I?

Art should be a crime and society should be punished for it.

I don’t believe in art. I believe in artists.

The most elusive thing about art is that it has no true definition. It’s a reflection of life itself.

Art is an antidote to the lack of imagination in society.

I like to think of myself as a self-help artist.

You don't need to be a revolutionary to change the world, just a little bit of imagination.

I want to show the world that art can make a difference, if only people are willing to see it.

You don’t have to be a genius to do something remarkable, just a little bit of effort can go a long way.

The best things in life are free, the second best are very expensive.

You can’t help the poor by being one of them.