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.
Win through your actions, never through argument.
Dream, rather than let yourself be dreamt
Never refuse to do a kindness unless the act would work great injury to yourself, and never refuse to take a drink - under any circumstances.
No one's promised anything. You could have the biggest record on radio and sell no records.
No wise combatant underestimates their antagonist.
Do as the heavens have done, forget your evil; With them forgive yourself.
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