I've done movies I'm very proud of, but there's always a sense of: 'Come see this shiny new car!' The question I hate the most is: 'Why should people see it?'
Oscar IsaacRead
I think it's good to be a little more fearless in saying what you feel. In not being scared of the repercussions of that.
Interpretation
Being fearless in expressing one's feelings is important, regardless of potential consequences.
This quote emphasizes the value of courage in communication, encouraging individuals to express their feelings openly without fear of the potential backlash. Oscar Isaac highlights that speaking authentically can lead to more genuine connections and personal freedom, despite the risk that might come with it.
In practice
In a motivational speech about personal growth and authenticity.
I've done movies I'm very proud of, but there's always a sense of: 'Come see this shiny new car!' The question I hate the most is: 'Why should people see it?'
I think that's why often people in creative fields can feel so alone is because there's a constant third eye, that constant watcher.
I like films that take their time a little bit more and don't show you all of their cards right away, characters that are conflicted and contradicting and seem one way at first and then suddenly turn out to be something else.
Most actors, if you ask them if they play guitar, they'll say they played guitar for 20 years, but what they really mean is they've owned a guitar for 20 years.
'Cool' is detached and emotionally cool. My instinct is to battle anything that seems overly cool.
Anything that's made by humans is about humans, whether it's about gods or aliens or anything; it's about some sort of expressive nature about us.
My skin is soft, but my heart is cruel, and my bite is deadly.
In my life as a soldier and citizen, I have seen time and time again that inaction has dire consequences.
I feel like young girls are told, I donβt know, that they have to be this kind of princess and fragile. Itβs bullshit. I identify much more with being a warrior, a fighter. If I was going to be a princess Iβd be a warrior princess definitely.
Stand through life firm as a rock in the sea, undisturbed and unmoved by its ever-rising waves
Arm yourselves, and be ye men of valor, and be in readiness for the conflict; for it is better for us to perish in battle than to look upon the outrage of our nation and our altar.
My goal is not getting hit and to knock the other guy out. Some people might complain because they want to see boxers beat up on each other, but you cannot last long in professional boxing if you take a lot of punches.
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