Quotes About Limitation

Nothing can be divided into more parts than it can possibly be constituted of. But matter (i.e. finite) cannot be constituted of infinite parts.

The greatest barrier to someone achieving their potential is their denial of it.

If we imagine that the only right that we have is to make commodifiable objects, then we limit our practice, and we limit the great potential for an understanding between collectors, curators and galleries.

If I was 120 pounds, I still ain't going white-water rafting.

Power ought to serve as a check to power.

Arbitrary power is like most other things which are very hard, very liable to be broken.

No human being, however great, or powerful, was ever so free as a fish.

The Constitution was about a limitation on power.

I'm phobic about the idea of being constrained.

The word music is a convenient way to talk about what I'm interested in, but actually, in some ways, it's a limitation.

Maybe I can't write without painting myself into a corner first.

I always like to write myself into a corner. I think the best stuff comes from only having a few ways out.

A small cold and cough can actually stop you from going where you are.

The counter is a barrier.

I don't play full court anymore. I just play half-court.

The Coyote is limited, as Bugs is limited, by his anatomy.

I think being on a constraint with money makes you much more creative.

A lot of great creativity comes from restrictions.

No creature, not even the most exalted angel, can understand God or have perfect knowledge of Him.

Even though I wanted to experience all these things I was interested in, I couldn't get them. So I had to think critically and culturally about what was available.

Turbines are a curiosity, but only once.

I damaged my Achilles tendon, so I can't run.

I know I'm never going to be a professional ballroom dancer.

I don't like closed systems.