Too often a story is examined through biased eyes, without a sensitivity for everyone who forged it. It's seen from the point of view of the great white savior, and rarely is the perspective of the slave a part.
Interpretation
Stories are often told from biased perspectives that overlook the experiences of marginalized voices.
This quote highlights the importance of recognizing diverse perspectives in storytelling, particularly how historical narratives are shaped by those in power while marginalizing the voices of oppressed individuals. Jeffrey Wright emphasizes the need for sensitivity and inclusivity in understanding stories, advocating for a more holistic view that includes all who contributed to it, rather than focusing solely on the dominant viewpoint.
In practice
This quote could be used in a discussion about representation in media and literature.
What I've learned in my career as an actor is that you're only as good as your collaborators. The process is many things, but it is wholly collaborative, particularly with something like 'Westworld,' which is a 10-episode-per-season gig, and we're just now on the 7th episode.
Let me go to hell, that's all I ask, and go on cursing them there, and them look down and hear me, that might take some of the shine off their bliss.
I find it very difficult to think of mistakes; not that I don't make any but because I was brought up to look only at the good things in life ... As for what lost the most money, probably Virgin Cola. It is still No 1 in Bangladesh though.
Whatever is not stone is light
It is perhaps the most characteristic feature of the intellectual that he judges new ideas not by their specific merits but by the readiness with which they fit into his general conceptions, into the picture of the world which he regards as modern or advanced.
Often do the spirits stride on before the event; and in today already walks tomorrow.
The question is very understandable, but no one has found a satisfactory answer to it so far. Yes, why do they make still more gigantic planes, still heavier bombs and, at the same time, prefabricated houses for reconstruction? Why should millions be spent daily on the war and yet there's not a penny available for medical services, artists, or for poor people? Why do some people have to starve, while there are surpluses rotting in other parts of the world? Oh, why are people so crazy?
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