Easter is reflecting upon suffering for one thing, but it also reflects upon Jesus and his non compliance in the face of great authority where he holds to his truth - so there's two stories there. Michael Leunig authoritycomplianceeaster Change image and share on social
A good memory is surely a compost heap that converts experience to wisdom, creativity, or dottiness; not that these things are of much earthly value, but at least they may keep you amused when the world is keeping you locked away or shutting you out. Michael Leunig amusecompostconvert share on social
The world is philosophically booby-trapped; touch an interesting subject, and it just might blow up in your face. Some say it's better not to touch. Michael Leunig blowboobyface Change image and share on social
Love one another and you will be happy. It's as simple and as difficult as that. Michael Leunig difficulthappylove Change image and share on social
I never had a spirit-breaking, soul-destroying religion drummed into me. Michael Leunig breakdestroydrum Change image and share on social
In later life, we don't easily talk of fears, but instead we discuss our 'concerns.' Fear seems too primal and hysterical, but concern is polite and intellectual and nicely under control. Michael Leunig concerncontroldiscuss Change image and share on social
Clever modern man is so witless that he thinks moral silence and empty conscience are an advantage. Michael Leunig advantagecleverconscience Change image and share on social
Two's company and three's a crowd, but seven can be an uprising. And the seven can become 70 or 700 or 7000 very quickly if the sense of being wronged is felt broadly and truly enough. Michael Leunig broadlycompanycrowd Change image and share on social
I sense that the road to Heaven is paved with dashed hopes. Michael Leunig dashheavenhope Change image and share on social
