“There is a ruthlessness to the creative act. It often involves a betrayal of the status quo.”
“An artist is someone who uses bravery, insight, creativity, and boldness to challenge the status quo. And an artist takes it personally.”
“Revolution from above, in some states and cases, is [...] often preferable to the status quo, or to no revolution at all.”
“The most radical and far-reaching solutions often need rethinking of processes and deep questioning of the status quo-and these are hard.”
“Smart technologies are not just disruptive; they can also preserve the status quo. Revolutionary in theory, they are often reactionary in practice.”
“Managers maintain an efficient status quo while leaders attack the status quo to create something new.”