I can't honestly account for the very personal response that I have to one story and not another, a sense of an orbit, the orbit of a world that draws me as my own life recedes.
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When I've gone back to work, it's always with that sense of inevitability. That may be a complete delusion, but it's the one that I need to get out of bed and go about my business. That sense that I can't avoid this thing. I better just get on with it.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote expresses the necessity of confronting responsibilities despite doubts.
In this quote, Daniel Day-Lewis reflects on the feeling of inevitability that drives him back to work. He acknowledges that this sense may not be entirely rational, yet it provides him with the motivation to rise each day and fulfill his obligations. It highlights the balance between accepting one's responsibilities and grappling with personal doubts, ultimately emphasizing the importance of perseverance.
Themes
MotivationInevitabilityResponsibilityWorkPerseverance
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about overcoming challenges at a business conference.
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