Writers write these male stereotypes, and it makes it ten times more interesting if a woman says the lines.
I've always thought that a lot of the problems in the world would be solved if a spaceship did arrive, then anyone with one head and two arms and two legs would be your brother! It wouldn't matter where they were from or what they believed or anything. It might be good for us.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the unity of humanity beyond differences, suggesting that commonality would arise in the face of an external challenge.
Sigourney Weaver's quote reflects on the idea that all human beings share a fundamental connection, regardless of their backgrounds or beliefs. She suggests that if confronted with a common challenge, such as an alien arrival, people would recognize their shared humanity and come together as 'brothers' and 'sisters'. This insight encourages empathy and understanding among individuals, urging society to transcend divisions and work collectively towards solving global issues.
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Example use cases
In a speech about global cooperation during a crisis.
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Most of life is hell. It’s filed with failure and loss. People disappoint you. Dreams don’t work out. Hearts get broken. Innocent journalists die. And the best moments of life, when everything comes together, are few and fleeting. But you’ll never get to the next great moment if you don’t keep going. So that’s what I do. I keep going.
I never think about Wall Street - why should I - but to go down there so often while filming 'Working Girl,' to become acquainted with this whole different world, and to find out what goes on behind the scenes is so interesting. There's so much of the city that you don't really bother to investigate. Ahh... New York.
Once I put that wig on, I didn't say an intelligent thing for four months. My voice went up. I walked differently. I'd ask incredibly stupid questions.
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