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.
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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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