Philippe Petit Quotes & Sayings (Page 3)

“The impossible - we are told - cannot be achieved. To overcome the 'impossible,' we need to use our wits and be fearless. We need to break the rules and to circumvent - some would one say to cheat.”

“Art is maybe a subversive activity. There is a certain rebellion when you are an artist at heart, even if only in the art of living.”

“As a high wire walker, I do not allow myself to 'leave the wire' during a performance.”

“Every year, I am conscious of the anniversary of my 1974 World Trade Center walk.”

“Everybody wanted me to be rich and famous on my art. And I said no to all the commercials and all the seedy offers.”

“Faith is what replaces doubt in my dictionary.”

“I am a thief of knowledge, and in a survival way, I had to solve all the problems around me.”

“I am a wire-walker. I can walk any time, anywhere - I'm indestructible.”

“I am not up there by chance. I am there by choice. And I know the wire. And I know my limits. And I am a madman of details.”

“I did a walk in 1973 illegally in the northern side of the Sydney Harbor Bridge.”