It's Hard to Stay Mad When There's So Much Beauty in the World
Interpretation
Appreciating the beauty in life can help alleviate negative feelings like anger.
The quote by Kevin Spacey suggests that the overwhelming presence of beauty in the world has the power to shift our focus away from negative emotions such as anger. By acknowledging and recognizing the beauty around us, we are reminded of the good things in life, which makes it difficult to hold onto feelings of frustration or resentment.
In practice
In a motivational speech about overcoming negativity, one might say this quote to inspire the audience.
It takes stamina to get up like an athlete every single night, seven to eight performances a week, 20 weeks in a row. And there are many young performers who only learn their craft in the two minute bits it takes to film a scene. You never learn the arc of storytelling, the arc of a character that way.
Many words have been granted me, and some are wise, and some are false, but only three are holy: "I will it!
If I am no longer disturbed myself, I will deal less with disturbed people and with violent material. I don't regret having concerned myself with such people, because I think that most of us are disturbed.
There is no normal life that is free of pain. It's the very wrestling with our problems that can be the impetus for our growth.
No matter how much light I carry within me, there will always be times of feeling lost, being confused, seeking direction. It is the way of the human heart.
I believe that if you don't derive a deep sense of purpose from what you do, if you don't come radiantly alive several times a day, if you don't feel deeply grateful at the tremendous good fortune that has been bestowed on you, then you are wasting your life. And life is too short to waste.
Time is generally the best doctor.
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