Time starts out as a notion. But after you turn fifty, time is not a notion anymore but a fact that you start feeling clearly, and in a way, it pushes you to become present in the present.
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My duty is to make probable the improbable. If I tell you how I did it, I will ruin your experience.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the role of an artist in creating experiences that challenge the audience's expectations without revealing the methods behind the creation.
Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu highlights the artist's responsibility to transform the seemingly impossible into a reality, inviting the audience to engage with the magic of the experience without being burdened by the technicalities of its creation. By withholding the 'how,' he preserves the mystery and the emotional journey that comes with appreciating art.
Themes
ArtExperienceImprobableCreationMystery
In practice
Example use cases
During an art exhibition, an artist may use this quote to explain why they do not share their creative process.
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