It starts with the writer-it's a familiar dictum, but somehow it keeps getting forgotten along the way. No film-maker, irrespective of his electronic bag of tricks, can ever afford to forget his commitment to the written word.
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I don't think that anybody in any war thinks of themselves as a hero. The minute anybody presumes that they are heroes, they get their boots taken away from them and buried in the sand.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote suggests that true heroes in war do not see themselves as such, as it can lead to arrogance and downfall.
Steven Spielberg's quote highlights the humility that often characterizes true bravery in the context of war. It implies that those who view themselves as heroes may lose their grounding and face dire consequences, as self-importance can cloud judgment and lead to recklessness. Authentic valor is rooted in the recognition of sacrifice and vulnerability, rather than in glorifying one's own role.
Themes
HeroismWarHumilityCourageSacrificeValor
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a speech about the nature of true courage in challenging situations.
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