I can't honestly account for the very personal response that I have to one story and not another, a sense of an orbit, the orbit of a world that draws me as my own life recedes.
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I come from not just a household but a country where the finesse of language, well-balanced sentence, structure, syntax, these things are driven into us, and my parents, bless them, are great custodians of the English language.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the importance of language and structure in communication, shaped by upbringing.
Daniel Day-Lewis reflects on how his background, both in his family and country, has instilled in him an appreciation for the nuances of language and communication. He acknowledges his parents' influence as guardians of the English language, highlighting the significant role that education and environment play in shaping one's linguistic abilities and understanding.
Themes
LanguageEducationCommunicationUpbringingInfluence
In practice
Example use cases
During a speech on the value of arts education, I could use this quote to illustrate how language shapes our understanding.
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