Jiddu Krishnamurti Quotes

Art requires neither complaisance nor politeness; nothing but faith, faith and freedom.

You can't ever create defensively. You just have to create the next thing that really speaks to you.

I just like doing things from my own head.

If you are going to do something truly innovative, you have to be someone who does not value social approval. You can't need social approval to go forward. Otherwise, how would you ever do the thing that you are doing?

I want to be surprised by what people do, I don't want to work with people who need to be told what to do. I want people to show me what they've got.

But when you're beginning, you should try to focus on something you love and your own way of doing things.

I don't study; I create.

It would be too frightening for me to consider myself a role model. But I like the idea of not being afraid of letting your imagination rule you, to feel the freedom of expression, to let creativity be your overwhelming drive rather than other things.

A lot of people forget how important it is to be creative. We get caught up in getting ahead and in day-to-day minutiae. But creativity is a fundamental mode of expression, as is being tenacious and standing by your own convictions and passions, even if it's not the 'popular' choice.

I think if you believe in an idea, then you should put it out there and be as original to the thought as possible without worrying about the risk.

I just try and decide what I'm interested in and what excites me. I don't worry about how it's going to be perceived.

I feel like there's something in me that desires to express myself even more and not be so afraid of a solo endeavor.

Do stuff. Be clenched, curious. Not waiting for inspiration's shove or society's kiss on your forehead.

Be brave enough to live creatively.

What I wanted to hear didn't exist, so it was necessary for me to go out and create it.

I think it is important to let your kids have independence and ownership. Let your kids do what they have a passion for.

Art is the daughter of freedom.

I love Lady Gaga. She's not afraid to take risks and be herself.

I never look at other people's work. My mind has to be completely focused on my own illusions.

Be brave enough to live life creatively. The creative place where no one else has ever been.

If I have to make a self-portrait, I would put poetry and rebellion on the list. To be able to walk on a wire, to be able to juggle six hoops, you need focus, another word for tenacity, which is passion.

Art, it seems to me, doesn't need freedom so much as it needs courage and love - some would call it 'soul' or 'Eros.'

Acting allows me the freedom to let go, to be in the moment, to be spontaneous. I no longer have the fear of losing, of failure.

If there's a song where there's a possibility of guitar stuff that would be fun to listen to, go for it. Don't worry about what anybody thinks.

I know my choices will be creative so long as I follow my heart.