Mindfulness is a quality that's always there. It's an illusion that there's a meditation and post-meditation period, which I always find amusing, because you're either mindful or you're not.
Richard GereRead
It's not enough to say that the Olympics is an athletic contest outside of politics, because it's not. The Chinese clearly are using the Olympics to recreate how they are viewed in the world and how they view themselves.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The Olympics is intertwined with political agendas, especially regarding national identity.
In this quote, Richard Gere points out that the Olympics, often seen as a purely athletic event, is heavily influenced by political context. He argues that countries, particularly China, utilize the global stage of the Olympics not only to showcase athletic prowess but also to shape their international image and reinforce their self-perception, highlighting the complex relationship between sports and politics.
Themes
OlympicsPoliticsIdentityNationalismPerception
In practice
Example use cases
During a discussion on global events, one could quote this to emphasize the political undertones of international competitions.
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