I would love to see more women directors because they represent half of the population and gave birth to the whole world. Without them the rest [of the world] are not getting to know the whole story.
Jane CampionRead
What I have learned from my work up to now, is to try to be open, but also protect myself by not letting the good and the evil get too much importance.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Stay open to experiences while maintaining personal boundaries.
This quote by Jane Campion emphasizes the importance of being receptive to both positive and negative experiences in life. It suggests that one should allow themselves to learn and grow from their work and interactions while also being mindful of not giving undue weight to either the positive or negative aspects, thereby maintaining a balanced perspective and protecting one's well-being.
Themes
BalanceExperiencesProtectionOpen-MindednessSelf-Awareness
In practice
Example use cases
During a workshop on emotional intelligence, I quoted Jane Campion to highlight the need for balance in accepting feedback.
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One of the things we learn in movies directed by men is what the 'fantasy woman' is. What we learn in movies directed by women is what real women are about. I don't think that men see things wrong and women right, just that we do see things differently.
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I had a daughter who was 9 years old and I had the feeling I wasn't going to be a real parent if I didn't quit making movies for a while and spend time with her. I also felt that I'd made enough movies and said what I had to say at the time.
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