The possibility of being as free with the camera as we are with the pen is a fantastic prospect for the creative life of the 21st century.
Carlos FuentesRead
I’ve been thrashed by the critics. I love having critics for breakfast. I’ve been having them for 30 years in Mexico - just eating them like chicken and then throwing the bones away. They have not survived, I have!
Interpretation
What this quote means
Critics can pose challenges, but overcoming them leads to resilience and success.
In this quote, Carlos Fuentes expresses a strong attitude toward criticism, portraying it as a fundamental part of his journey. He likens his critics to an integral meal that he consumes, emphasizing that despite their attempts to undermine him, he has thrived over the years, suggesting that resilience and perseverance in the face of adversity can lead to true triumph.
Themes
CriticismSuccessResilienceAdversityGrowth
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about overcoming obstacles.
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No, it's not that they're bad. It's that they're obliged to pretend they're good. They've been brought up to deceive and be cunning, to protect themselves from our society. I don't want to be like that.
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