It starts with the writer-it's a familiar dictum, but somehow it keeps getting forgotten along the way. No film-maker, irrespective of his electronic bag of tricks, can ever afford to forget his commitment to the written word.
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Humans are the only hunters who kill when not hungry.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote highlights humanity's unique propensity for violence beyond survival needs.
In this quote, Steven Spielberg reflects on the moral implications of human behavior, emphasizing that unlike other animals that hunt primarily for sustenance, humans often engage in violence or destruction driven by motives other than hunger, such as greed, power, or revenge. This observation encourages a deeper contemplation on the ethical responsibilities that come with human capabilities and the consequences of our actions beyond mere survival.
Themes
HuntingViolenceHuman BehaviorMoralityEthics
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a discussion about the ethics of hunting and conservation.
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