Achieve Quote by Damien Hirst
“The goal in life is to be solid, whereas the way that life works is totally fluid, so you can never actually achieve that goal.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Art Basel, 2015
Life’s inherent fluidity contradicts the desire for unchanging stability, making absolute solidity unattainable.
In simple terms: Life is fluid, solid goals are impossible.
Accept change, aim for adaptable strength.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- career planning
- relationship dynamics
- health goals
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance flexibility with the need for security?
- What aspects of life benefit from a fluid approach?
Even fluidity can provide a useful framework for stability.