16 Street Art And Quotes By Banksy!

Few street artists have captured the world’s imagination like Banksy.

His signature stencil art and razor-sharp social commentary turn urban walls into powerful statements. Mysterious yet unmistakable, Banksy’s work challenges authority, sparks debate, and refuses to be ignored.

In this post, we’ve gathered 16 of his most striking street art photos—each paired with a memorable Banksy quote. Dive into the world of the elusive artist whose work continues to disrupt, inspire, and redefine the streets.

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There are four basic human needs; food, sleep, sex and revenge. – Banksy

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Nothing in the world is more common than unsuccessful people with talent, leave the house before you find something worth staying in for. – Banksy

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Think outside the box, collapse the box, and take a fucking sharp knife to it. – Banksy

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You’re mind is working at its best when you’re being paranoid.
You explore every avenue and possibility of your situation
at high speed with total clarity. – Banksy

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Some people become cops because they want to make the world a better place. Some people become vandals because they want to make the world a better looking place. – Banksy

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People who get up early in the morning cause war, death and famine. – Banksy

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I need someone to protect me from all the measures they take in order to protect me. – Banksy

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My main problem with cops is that they do what they’re told. They say ‘Sorry mate, I’m just doing my job’ all the fucking time. – Banksy

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Become good at cheating and you never need to become good at anything else. – Banksy

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If you want to say something and have people listen then you have to
wear a mask. If you want to be honest then you have to live a lie. – Banksy

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Graffiti is one of the few tools you have if you have almost nothing.
And even if you don’t come up with a picture to cure world poverty you can make someone smile while they’re having a piss. – Banksy

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A wall is a very big weapon. It’s one of the nastiest things you can hit someone with. – Banksy

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A lot of mothers will do anything for their children, except let them be themselves. – Banksy

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The greatest crimes in the world are not committed by people breaking the rules but by people following the rules. It’s people who follow orders that drop bombs and massacre villages. – Banksy

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What do you think of Banksy’s street art? Which one is your favorite?