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
I come from - I came from Wales, and it's a strong, butch society. We were in the war and all that. People didn't waste time feeling sorry for themselves. You had to get on with it. So my credo is get on with it. I don't waste time being soft. I'm not cold, but I don't like being, wasting my time with - life's too short.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes resilience and the importance of taking action rather than dwelling on difficulties.
In this quote, Anthony Hopkins reflects on his upbringing in a tough society where perseverance was valued over self-pity. He advocates for a mindset of moving forward and making the most of life, highlighting that time is precious and should not be wasted on softness or regret.
Themes
ResilienceActionPerseveranceLifeTime
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech to a young audience about overcoming obstacles.
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