I've had no contact with my daughter for years. That's her choice. Anyway, you move on. If people don't want to bother with me, fine. You know, God bless them, and move on.
Anthony HopkinsRead
If you do things, whether it's acting or music or painting, do it without fear - that's my philosophy. Because nobody can arrest you and put you in jail if you paint badly, so there's nothing to lose.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Embrace creativity without fear of judgment or failure.
This quote emphasizes the importance of pursuing creative endeavors such as acting, music, or painting with passion and without the fear of making mistakes. Anthony Hopkins suggests that creativity is a personal experience where the fear of failure should not hold you back, as there are no real consequences for expressing yourself artistically.
Themes
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In practice
Example use cases
This quote could inspire an artist sharing their work at a gallery opening.
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