Dialogue should simply be a sound among other sounds, just something that comes out of the mouths of people whose eyes tell the story in visual terms.
Alfred HitchcockRead
There is nothing to winning, really. That is, if you happen to be blessed with a keen eye, an agile mind, and no scruples whatsoever.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Winning requires more than just talent; it may involve ethical compromises.
In this quote, Alfred Hitchcock suggests that success is not solely a result of skill or intelligence; it may also depend on a lack of moral constraints. He implies that those who pursue victory without considerations for ethics might find it easier to triumph, thus challenging the traditional notions of integrity and honor in winning.
Themes
WinningSuccessEthicsMoralityCompetition
In practice
Example use cases
During a motivational speech about the ethics of competition in sports.
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