By subscribing to Inspiring Quotes you are agreeing to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Icelandic singer-songwriter Björk has long been known for her eccentricity — from the genre-bending nature of her music to the infamous “swan dress” she wore to the 2001 Academy Awards. Her first musical release, at the age of 11, was an album of traditional Icelandic songs; she went on to front several anarchist punk bands before striking out as a solo artist. Björk has continued to shun the mainstream, folding everything from traditional Inuit vocalists to interactive apps into her work. With this lyric, from her 2001 song “It’s Not Up to You,” she helps us reframe setbacks as chances to take back agency. When we encounter adversity, we’re forced to think differently — and that can be a powerful source of possibility.
The True Meaning of Beauty, in 14 Quotes
Add a Dash of Laughter to Your Day With These Cooking Quotes
Quotes About How Passion Can Improve Your Life
The Best Quotes From ‘Steel Magnolias’
Live a Harmonious Life With These Lyrics From Tony Award-Winning Musicals
Reassuring Quotes To Beat the Winter Blues
11 Quotes To Help a Friend Through a Tough Time
Quotes From 11 Movies Guaranteed To Make You Feel Good
7 Things You Didn’t Know About Truman Capote
12 of the All-Time Greatest Zingers
15 Quotes To Help You Feel Brave