Fooling around Quote by Björk
““I grew up with all these hippies. Ten of them and one of me. None of them wanted to work and spent all their time talking and dreaming and fooling around. 90% of that hippie stuff is just bullshit but the ideals of that generation were very beautiful and powerful and rebellious. I had to dress and feed myself from the time I was six, which meant I became a very organised person. But there came a point when I was about seven or eight, when I saw the absurdity of living in a commune and I said to them, "Why don’t you just DO SOMETHING!?””
About This Quote
Source Interview: Rolling Stone, 2005
The speaker reflects on growing up among idealistic but idle hippies, recognizing both the emptiness of their lifestyle and the powerful, beautiful ideals they represented, leading to a call for action.
In simple terms: Idealism vs. inactivity; need for action.
Key Takeaway
Take action, don’t just dream.
Themes
idealism
rebellion
personal growth
responsibility
action
Mood
reflective
determined
Type
motivational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- career decisions
- community projects
- personal development
- creative pursuits
Key Concepts
counterculture
communal living
self‑reliance
disillusionment
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you turn ideals into concrete actions?
- What responsibilities do you have to balance idealism with practicality?
A Different Perspective
Dreaming without doing leads to stagnation.
