Killing a man in defense of an idea is not defending an idea; it is killing a man.
Jean-Luc GodardRead
To me style is just the outside of content, and content the inside of style, like the outside and the inside of the human body - both go together, they can't be separated.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Style and content are intertwined and should complement each other.
In this quote, Jean-Luc Godard emphasizes the essential relationship between style and content in art and expression. He suggests that just as the external and internal aspects of the human body are inseparable, the style of presenting ideas must harmonize with their underlying meaning, highlighting the importance of balance in creative works.
Themes
StyleContentArtExpressionBalance
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about film direction, one could use this quote to advocate for the importance of integrating visual style with narrative depth.
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