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When you face up to bad things in the past, the most important thing is not to allow them to happen today or in the future, and as storytellers, we must play our part in that.
Michelle Yeoh
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Interpretation

What this quote means

Acknowledge past difficulties but focus on preventing their recurrence in the present and future.

This quote emphasizes the importance of confronting past challenges and not letting them dictate our current or future experiences. As storytellers, we have a responsibility to weave narratives that inspire resilience and positive change, ensuring that the lessons learned from the past are not repeated.

Themes

PastFutureStorytellersResilienceChange

In practice

Example use cases

In a motivational speech to youth, one might say, 'When you face up to bad things in the past, remember it's your choice to shape your future.'

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