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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I have two children who died before reaching 30, so who am I to complain about being alive?
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote reflects on the value of life and the ability to find gratitude despite personal suffering.
In this quote, Carlos Fuentes expresses his perspective on life's struggles and losses. Having faced the profound grief of losing two children at a young age, he recognizes that these experiences put his own challenges into perspective. Rather than dwelling on his complaints about life, he chooses to focus on the gift of being alive, thereby highlighting the importance of appreciating life in the face of adversity.
Themes
LifeGratitudeLossPerspectiveAdversity
In practice
Example use cases
During a speech about resilience after loss, this quote could emphasize the importance of valuing life.
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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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