Happiness, it's a small thing - just a very little thing. Michael Leunig happinesssmallthing Change image and share on social
I give thanks for the fact that I can get this stick with a bit of steel nib on the end, dip it in some black carbon stuff, and draw on paper. Now, people did it the same way 2,000 years ago. And there's something lovely about that play, and making mud pies and a mess. That's a lovely privilege. Michael Leunig 000agobite share on social
It is difficult to imagine any time in history when so many people claiming to be so free have lived in so much fear of being unattractive. Michael Leunig claimdifficultfear Change image and share on social
I have sometimes done cartoons that are hurtful to people - immature, spiteful stuff. Some are so self-indulgent, and some have just failed. I look back and sometimes cringe. But one regret as I get older is that I haven't been radical and wild enough. Michael Leunig backcartooncringe share on social
Stay out of the loop, the club, the inner circle. Michael Leunig circleclubloop Change image and share on social
Einstein was a great advocate of the notion that good ideas look absurd at the beginning. Camus expressed a similar view. Michael Leunig absurdadvocatebegin Change image and share on social
Humans are nervous, touchy creatures and can be easily offended. Many are deeply insecure. They become focused and energized by taking offence; it makes them feel meaningful and alive. Michael Leunig alivecreaturedeeply Change image and share on social
In contemporary art culture, where good looks and clever strategic planning of art careers have become a feature, professional practice may be taught in art schools like a branch of public relations or political science. Michael Leunig artbranchcareer share on social
I have not much love for the bright lights - unless it's the sun creeping up over the horizon. Michael Leunig brightcreephorizon Change image and share on social
To live in the midst of suffering, which we do, we do, amid distress, and to keep some equilibrium in the midst of that - that would be happiness enough. Michael Leunig amiddistressequilibrium Change image and share on social