I think every teenager is a hero. When we are young we feel so much pain. Go to school is like going to war, people let you down all the time. Sometimes it's very, very difficult to stay strong, but you have to.
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I don't want people saying, 'Should we get a female director?' I want to hear, 'Should we get a great director for this movie?'
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the importance of merit over gender in hiring decisions.
Angelina Jolie's quote advocates for a focus on talent and expertise rather than gender when selecting a director for a film. She argues that the merit of the individual should be the primary consideration, pushing against the tendency to prioritize gender over skill in the decision-making process.
Themes
GenderDirectorMeritLeadershipTalent
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about film production, this quote can be used to emphasize the importance of selecting directors based solely on their skills.
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