Audette Quotes

#1. An unbending and absolute acceptance of any idea is a sure sign of a small mind, no matter the greatness of intellect possesed by the one accepting that idea.

Derek R. Audette

#2. The nobility which exists within any cause is to be found not in any achievement, but instead within the struggle.

Derek R. Audette

#3. No matter how much utter disdain I have for the work of a particular artist, I would still rather that he had created those works than hadn't

Derek R. Audette

#4. I think the most basic difference between Liberalism and Conservatism today, at its core, is that Conservatives just seem to want a better world for themselves - while Liberals just seem to want a better world.

Derek R. Audette

#5. It is not about which artist is more skilled than which other artist. It is about creating what is in you to create. A lack of confidence in oneself is like a thief, It steals from the world that which might be worthy.

Derek R. Audette

#6. Life is replete with comedy, drama, horror, suspense, tragedy, romance, mystery, fantasy and a good dose of fiction. While at times the plot may seem to be lacking, the special effects alone are well worth the price of admission.

Derek R. Audette

#7. Those who are offended by something are most often those who deserve to be offended by it.

Derek R. Audette

#8. The mere fact that so many who espouse such far-right views and beliefs still exist in this society is incarnate proof that Darwin's theories apply solely to biological processes and not to processes of the spirit.

Derek R. Audette

#9. More often than not, in order to find truth, a wise man must suffer the ravings of the insane. There is no undiscovered truth to be found in the minds of the reasonable and rational.

Derek R. Audette

#10. One of the most distinguishing differences between liberals and conservatives in America is that the average Liberal feels that we should have little reservation about killing the unborn, while the average Conservative feels it is better to wait until after they are born before we kill them.

Derek R. Audette

#11. The universal methodology of the tyrant is always incrementalism.

Derek R. Audette

#12. Nobody gets outta this life alive no matter what they give up.

Terence Audette

#13. From my observations, it would seem that the core message of most major religions is right, just and pure. For this reason I can not help but conclude that evil acts committed by religious people are committed not because of their religion, but in spite of it.

Derek R. Audette

#14. Whether you actually can or can't fight city hall is of little relevance. Either way, when the need arises, you must!

Derek R. Audette

#15. Thoughts, words, ideas and information, free from any bonds or restrictions, is the very concrete which pours out a foundation strong enough that upon which a house, stable and lasting, of true freedom and liberty may be built.

Derek R. Audette

#16. If a person, in a position of authority, wants someone to believe a lie, usually all they have to do is tell it to them. If they want someone to believe a ridiculous lie, all they have to do is tell it to them enough.

Derek R. Audette

#17. Too many people today believe that you can fight fascism with fascism. This of course is an impossibility. Fascism times any other number always equals fascism.

Derek R. Audette

#18. An all encompassing uncertainty on the part of any person is either a sign of utter stupidity or extreme intelligence. Only the not so dumb, or the not so smart, are ever certain about anything.

Derek R. Audette

#19. Abstraction is an exercise in a pre-assured failure. It is a futile attempt to communicate the non-communicable

Derek R. Audette

#20. There has got to be a point that exists somewhere, when a rational person just has to shake his head and say: 'You know what? Maybe all the crack-pots are right!'

Derek R. Audette

#21. The ability of a country to wage war is not an accurate measure of its strengths, but of its fears.

Derek R. Audette

#22. Infinity is just zero spelled backwards.

Derek R. Audette

#23. When the established members of academia start becoming vocal as to how poor your art is, then you know you're on to something.

Derek R. Audette

#24. I can never fathom it when people say things like "I can't understand abstract art!" Or: "Abstract art is junk!" Or: "Abstract art isn't as valid as realism!"

Derek R. Audette

#25. Whether or not anyone could have done it is not what's important. What is important is whether or not anyone would have done it.

Derek R. Audette

#26. Gratitude free of compassion is selfishness. It is nothing more than being happy for what has been done to benefit you.

Derek R. Audette

#27. The entire 'my art is better than your art' thing really gets under my skin. The fact of the matter is: Your art IS better than my art ... at being what it is. So what? It just so happens that my art is better than your art, at being what it is.

Derek R. Audette

#28. The curse of the intelligent man is that he will always find himself surrounded by the ignorant. The measure of the intelligent man is determined by his tolerance toward them.

Derek R. Audette

#29. Sanity can take one of only two forms: that of ignorance, or denial.

Derek R. Audette

#30. No matter how substandard you feel your skill or talent may be, If you never produce your art, the world will always remain deprived of it.

Derek R. Audette