I used to agonise over what to do next, but now I'm making a movie a year. It's insane, but it's only a movie after all. You just hang in there, and occasionally you might make something which you can call art... briefly.
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I'm really intrigued by those eternal questions of creation and belief and faith. I don't care who you are, it's what we all think about. It's in the back of all our minds.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote reflects a universal curiosity about fundamental questions of existence and belief.
Ridley Scott expresses a deep interest in the timeless inquiries surrounding creation, faith, and belief. He suggests that these questions are intrinsic to the human experience, resonating with everyone regardless of their background. This acknowledgment of the shared contemplation of such existential themes emphasizes their importance in our lives and how they linger in our thoughts.
Themes
CreationBeliefFaithExistenceQuestionsPhilosophy
In practice
Example use cases
During a lecture on existentialism, this quote can be used to spark a discussion about faith and creation.
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