There is a central flaw in contemporary culture and a corresponding and related inability to address it. Society seems somehow unable to adequately help or protect itself. Normal citizens feel powerless, isolated and disturbed. Michael Leunig addressadequatelycentral share on social
Humanity hungers for the uncommon. Michael Leunig humanityhungeruncommon Change image and share on social
It is known that wildfires behave unpredictably - this is fundamental - but it is my experience that humans in the presence of wildfire are also likely to behave in aberrant and unpredictable ways. Michael Leunig aberrantbehaveexperience Change image and share on social
My children just want to get at the world; it is so pleasantly surprising to witness that. Michael Leunig childpleasantlysurprise Change image and share on social
When people talk about their God, it is difficult to know what they actually mean, and when people talk about their atheism, it is usually incomprehensible also. Michael Leunig atheismdifficultgod Change image and share on social
A lot of mothers want to be with their children. They can't afford it for this reason or that reason. Michael Leunig affordchildlot Change image and share on social
Perhaps life is actually more confusing and unknowable to an adult than a child, but grown-ups have learned to deceive themselves and act as if they understand what's going on; and some are elected to high office on the basis of their ability to create this impression. Michael Leunig abilityactadult share on social
I think melancholy is part of the natural condition, you know. Anyway, I think it's the artist's function to have their melancholy and not hide it, you see. Michael Leunig artistconditionfunction Change image and share on social
There are moments when great music can be the greatest service and charity. Michael Leunig charitygreatmoment Change image and share on social
