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For Americans, with the advent of the U.S. invention of the Internet, free speech is not just open dissemination of ideas and information. It includes limitless instant access to those ideas and the ability to choose and search from among...

Quotes by Wayne LaPierre

Escapism or nostalgia, for me, is not about having a terrible life and trying to get away via imaginary ideas or something.

Quotes by Washed Out

My wife, Caroline Spector, and I pitched some comic ideas to various publishers back in the '80s, but nothing ever came of it.

Quotes by Warren Spector

It is important to nurture any new ideas and initiatives which can make a difference for Africa.

Quotes by Wangari Maathai

Philosophical theories or ideas, as points of view, instruments of criticism, may help us to gather up what might otherwise pass unregarded by us.

Quotes by Walter Pater

Some of my ideas were shot down by Lucasfilm because they stepped on territory that has been reserved for the movies. I didn't have a problem with that.

Quotes by Walter Jon Williams

The art of the critic in a nutshell: to coin slogans without betraying ideas. The slogans of an inadequate criticism peddle ideas to fashion.

Quotes by Walter Benjamin

That's where the good ideas come from: the people, not the boardroom. But you have to be willing to put in the legwork.

Quotes by Walker Stapleton

Even if the KKK isn't the outsized presence it once was in this country, many of its principles and ideas are alive and well.

Quotes by W. Kamau Bell

We have these old fashioned ideas. For instance, here in America, we talk about democracy - but we don't have a democracy. There are elements of a democracy.

Quotes by Wadada Leo Smith

Style and Structure are the essence of a book; great ideas are hogwash.

Quotes by Vladimir Nabokov

The only possible effect one can have on the world is through unpopular ideas.

Quotes by Vivienne Westwood

I love to read history books, which is where I get my ideas. I also read historical romance for pleasure.

Quotes by Virginia Henley

Every idea that comes to mind I execute, or I look for outlets to put out ideas.

Quotes by Virgil Abloh

I constantly try to reinvent my sensibilities and my ideas. I enjoy some of the satisfaction that I get when I feel good about what I've done. But the process is quite lonely and quite painful.

Quotes by Vincent Gallo

It's like that with what sort of ideas people outside of the band have of HIM. They all see it through a different lens as well which is beautiful. Hopefully, it makes it an endless topic of conversation.

Quotes by Ville Valo

Working with newbies has its own advantages as they're open to ideas and the audience can see the actresses as themselves, devoid of any pre-conceived image from their previous films.

Quotes by Vijay Antony

What's beautiful about Godzilla is, of course, it's in every way a symbol of Japan dealing with the aftermath of the atomic bombs being dropped on them, and their ideas of how they're affected by it.

Quotes by Victor LaValle

Another symptom of progress toward the Singularity: ideas themselves should spread ever faster, and even the most radical will quickly become commonplace.

Quotes by Vernor Vinge

Every sketch goes through a rewrite stage where a group of writers sits around a table and pitches more jokes and ideas for the piece.

Quotes by Vanessa Bayer

Frequently Asked Questions

Do these quotes suggest ideas come from a particular place?
One pushes back on that notion: "I do not believe that the best ideas come from Washington." It suggests good ideas can come from anywhere, not just centers of power. For more quotes questioning conventional wisdom like this, see Always quotes.
Is there a quote about free speech and access to ideas?
Yes — one connects the two directly: "free speech is not just open dissemination of ideas and information. It includes limitless instant access to those ideas." It frames free speech as more than just the right to speak — also the right to reach information. For more on the value of good access to information, check out Good quotes.
Do any quotes discuss ideas as an escape from reality?
One addresses this directly, and pushes back on the assumption: "Escapism or nostalgia, for me, is not about having a terrible life and trying to get away via imaginary ideas or something." The speaker resists the idea that using imagination means running from a bad life.
Is there a quote about turning ideas into a creative project?
Yes — a personal, honest one: "My wife, Caroline Spector, and I pitched some comic ideas to various publishers back in the '80s, but nothing ever came of it." It's a relatable look at how not every good idea leads to success. If you enjoy honest, relatable reflections like this, Like quotes has more.
What's the common theme across these idea-related quotes?
Together, they show ideas as something personal and often resistant to easy categorization — they can come from anywhere, deserve free access, aren't just escapism, and don't always pan out. For more first-person reflections like these, browse Me quotes.

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