I have a one-track mind. That's all that I'm interested in - love. And the lack of it. When it stops.
John CassavetesRead
My mother and father were never frightened of anything. They always felt that they should go through life happily and without fear, and they did that. And it was a great boon to my brother and myself.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the importance of a fearless and happy approach to life, instilled by parents in their children.
John Cassavetes reflects on how the fearless and joyful attitude of his parents positively affected his and his brother's lives. Their approach taught him the value of living without fear and embracing happiness, providing a strong foundation for personal growth and resilience in the face of life's challenges.
Themes
FamilyFearlessnessHappinessParentingLegacy
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about parenting, one might use this quote to highlight the impact of fearlessness and joy in raising children.
More from John Cassavetes
All quotes →I like to act in films, I like to shoot 'em, I like to direct 'em, I like to be around 'em. I like the feel of it and it's something I respect. It doesn't make any difference whether it's a crappy film or a good film. Anyone who can make a film, I already love. But I feel sorry if they don't put any thought in it because then they missed the boat.
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There is no reason why a serious film, one about life, can't be enjoyable, maybe even fun. Emotions can be very entertaining, you know. I try to use them generously in my films.
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My parents allowed their two sons to be individuals. My family was a wild and wonderful place, with lots of friends and neighbors visiting and talking loud and eating loud and nobody telling the children to be quiet or putting them down.
John CassavetesRead
There's a difference between ad-libbing and improvising. And there's a difference between not knowing what to do and just saying something. Or making choices as an actor. As a writer also, as a person who's making a film, as a cameraman, everything is a choice. And it seems to me I don't really have to direct anyone or write down that somebody's getting drunk; all I have to do is say that there's a bottle there and put a bottle there and then they're going to get drunk.
John CassavetesRead
As an artist, I feel that we must try many things - but above all we must dare to fail.
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