Keith Haring

Pop art, activism

Modern influential 126 sayings

Sayings by Keith Haring

I am not afraid of death. I am afraid of not living.

1988 — Journal entry after AIDS diagnosis
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The thing that makes you weird is the thing that makes you great.

1980s — Interview
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I am not a celebrity. I am an artist.

1987 — Interview
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The most political decision you make is where you direct people's eyes.

1985 — Journal entry
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I am not a prophet. I am a messenger.

1988 — Interview
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I am not a hero. I am a human being.

1989 — Journal entry
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I am not a genius. I am a hard worker.

1984 — Interview
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I am not a rebel. I am a revolutionary.

1986 — Interview
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The most important thing is to keep moving.

1988 — Journal entry
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I am not a victim. I am a survivor.

1989 — Journal entry regarding AIDS
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The only way to deal with fear is to face it.

1980s — Interview
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I am not a legend. I am a man.

1989 — Journal entry
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The most powerful weapon is the mind.

1985 — Journal entry
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I am not a star. I am a light.

1987 — Interview
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The only way to be free is to be yourself.

1986 — Journal entry
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The most beautiful thing is to be alive.

1989 — Journal entry
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I am not a teacher. I am a student.

1980s — Interview
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The only way to learn is to do.

1984 — Journal entry
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I am not a leader. I am a follower.

1986 — Interview
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I am not a saint. I am a sinner.

1988 — Journal entry
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