The ability of a country to wage war is not an accurate measure of its strengths, but of its fears. — Derek R. Audette Ability Copy Share Image
Those who are offended by something are most often those who deserve to be offended by it. — Derek R. Audette Copy Share Image
Sanity can take one of only two forms: that of ignorance, or denial. — Derek R. Audette Denial Copy Share Image
The universal methodology of the tyrant is always incrementalism. — Derek R. Audette Incrementalism Copy Share Image
Abstraction is an exercise in a pre-assured failure. It is a futile attempt to communicate the non-communicable — Derek R. Audette Abstraction Copy Share Image
I can never fathom it when people say things like "I can't understand abstract art!" Or: "Abstract art is junk!" Or: "Abstract… — Derek R. Audette Abstract Copy Share Image
No matter how much utter disdain I have for the work of a particular artist, I would still rather that he had… — Derek R. Audette Art Copy Share Image
There has got to be a point that exists somewhere, when a rational person just has to shake his head and say:… — Derek R. Audette Copy Share Image
I think the most basic difference between Liberalism and Conservatism today, at its core, is that Conservatives just seem to want a… — Derek R. Audette Better world Copy Share Image
Gratitude free of compassion is selfishness. It is nothing more than being happy for what has been done to benefit you. — Derek R. Audette Copy Share Image
An unbending and absolute acceptance of any idea is a sure sign of a small mind, no matter the greatness of intellect… — Derek R. Audette Absolutes Copy Share Image
Whether or not anyone could have done it is not what's important. What is important is whether or not anyone would have… — Derek R. Audette Art Copy Share Image
Life is replete with comedy, drama, horror, suspense, tragedy, romance, mystery, fantasy and a good dose of fiction. While at times the… — Derek R. Audette Copy Share Image
The question is not whether the good outweighs the bad. The question is whether or not the good excuses the bad. And,… — Derek R. Audette Copy Share Image
From my observations, it would seem that the core message of most major religions is right, just and pure. For this reason… — Derek R. Audette Copy Share Image
It is not about which artist is more skilled than which other artist. It is about creating what is in you to… — Derek R. Audette Art Copy Share Image
One of the most distinguishing differences between liberals and conservatives in America is that the average Liberal feels that we should have… — Derek R. Audette America Copy Share Image
There is one great truth in western politics that I have been able to see, and that is this: The more left… — Derek R. Audette Copy Share Image
If you want to know what true art is: Go outside on a clear night, wait until it gets very, very dark,… — Derek R. Audette Art Copy Share Image
If it turns out that physical death truly results in the absolute cessation of consciousness, then it would seem to me that… — Derek R. Audette Absolutes Copy Share Image
Lesson number one in trying to develop the ability of independent thought: Understand that EVERYTHING the government says has the potential to… — Derek R. Audette Ability Copy Share Image
My government currently runs things only because the people 'allow' them to run things. It is my responsibility that I do everything… — Derek R. Audette Copy Share Image
Fascism is the most inherently evil political ideology that man has ever devised. Wherever we see even the smallest sapling of fascism… — Derek R. Audette Care Copy Share Image
It would seem to me that If this physical life, of which we are now aware, does indeed comprise the entirety of… — Derek R. Audette Copy Share Image
Actually, I don't really consider myself either a Liberal or a Conservative. Truth be told, I consider myself a 'Truthetarian.' I try… — Derek R. Audette Copy Share Image
If you're going to condemn a people based on the actions of the worst of its ranks; take a good look at… — Derek R. Audette Action Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
An all encompassing uncertainty on the part of any person is either a sign of utter stupidity or extreme intelligence. Only the… — Derek R. Audette Copy Share Image
Too many people today believe that you can fight fascism with fascism. This of course is an impossibility. Fascism times any other… — Derek R. Audette Copy Share Image
No matter how substandard you feel your skill or talent may be, If you never produce your art, the world will always… — Derek R. Audette Art Copy Share Image
One of the biggest differences between liberalism and conservativism these days, is that conservativism isn't what conservativism should be, and liberalism is… — Derek R. Audette Differences Copy Share Image
More often than not, in order to find truth, a wise man must suffer the ravings of the insane. There is no… — Derek R. Audette Copy Share Image
The nobility which exists within any cause is to be found not in any achievement, but instead within the struggle. — Derek R. Audette Achievement Copy Share Image
The mere fact that so many who espouse such far-right views and beliefs still exist in this society is incarnate proof that… — Derek R. Audette Belief Copy Share Image
The curse of the intelligent man is that he will always find himself surrounded by the ignorant. The measure of the intelligent… — Derek R. Audette Curse Copy Share Image
When the established members of academia start becoming vocal as to how poor your art is, then you know you're on to… — Derek R. Audette Academia Copy Share Image
Keep the people ignorant and afraid and control and power becomes a detail - a self generating byproduct of the people's hysteria. — Derek R. Audette Copy Share Image
If a person, in a position of authority, wants someone to believe a lie, usually all they have to do is tell… — Derek R. Audette Authority Copy Share Image
