When people accept breaking the law as normal, something happens to the whole society.
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Create your own visual style... let it be unique for yourself and yet identifiable for others.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Embrace your individuality in creativity while ensuring that others can recognize your unique style.
This quote by Orson Welles emphasizes the importance of self-expression in art and creativity. It encourages individuals to develop a distinctive personal style that reflects their identity, while also being understandable and relatable to the audience, allowing others to recognize and appreciate their unique contributions.
Themes
CreativityIndividualityStyleArtSelf-Expression
In practice
Example use cases
During a speech at an art opening, one might quote Welles to inspire young artists to find their unique voice.
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