I became a cartoonist because I'd sort of failed at everything else, really. I mean, it was by default. Download Download Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Rotate quotes cartoonist default fail
The insatiable need for heartless power and ruthless control is the telltale sign of an uninitiated man - the most irresponsible, incompetent and destructive force on earth. Michael Leunig controldestructiveearth Change image and share on social
Of all the seasons, winter is the most conducive to the great art of dormancy. This art requires an appreciation of semi-consciousness: the beautiful and necessary prelude to sleep - a special pleasure in itself that is all too often neglected, under-valued or looked down upon. Michael Leunig appreciationartbeautiful share on social
It is at Easter that Jesus is most human, and like all humans, he fails and is failed. His is not an all-powerful God, it is an all-vulnerable God. Michael Leunig easterfailgod Change image and share on social
So many cartoonists draw the same year after year. When they find a style, they stick with it. They don't mess with innovation, and they become boring. Pat Oliphant borecartoonistdraw Change image and share on social
People have this idea that the more pious and devout I am, the more successful I am. Which is very dangerous. If you look at faith in that way, you're bound to fail at both - spiritually and in your career. Troy Polamalu bindcareerdangerous share on social
Over and over again, financial experts and wonkish talking heads endeavor to explain these mysterious, 'toxic' financial instruments to us lay folk. Over and over, they ignobly fail, because we all know that no one understands credit default obligations and derivatives, except perhaps Mr. Buffett and the computers who created them. Richard Dooling buffettcomputercreate share on social