Literature
Don't Play It Safe
There are as many definitions for art as there are people in this world, but I believe that art is not about playing it safe. Art should be controversial - it should seek to expand people's minds. We live in a society that seems to value a conservative mindset - "don't rock the boat". But this is not a virtue. Evolution is a form of change, and it can only come out of testing the waters and pushing the boundaries - of what's expected, what's decent, and even what's possible. That's what makes life so unpredictable, and exciting. So if you're an artist, don't play it safe. Don't let the fear of criticism stop you from creating something truly