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
There must be something beyond slaughter and barbarism to support the existence of mankind and we must all help search for it.
Interpretation
The quote emphasizes the need to transcend violence and brutality in the pursuit of a better existence for humanity.
Carlos Fuentes calls for a collective effort to seek a higher purpose beyond the primitive instincts of violence and barbarism that can threaten human existence. He suggests that to support humanity, we must unite in the search for meaning, compassion, and a better way of living that elevates us above our basest instincts.
In practice
In a debate on humanitarian values, this quote can highlight the importance of seeking peace.
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.
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The moment we want to believe something, we suddenly see all the arguments for it, and become blind to the arguments against it.
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