Any time you get two people in a room who disagree about anything, the time of day, there is a scene to be written. That's what I look for.
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She's a person; the doctor pronounces her dead, not the news.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the distinction between official judgments of life and death and the inherent value of an individual's existence.
In this quote, Aaron Sorkin highlights the idea that a person's worth or identity is not defined by authoritative declarations or external perceptions but rather by their humanity. It speaks to the deep recognition that individuals are more than mere subjects of news stories; they are complex beings with lives and legacies that resonate beyond their death.
Themes
DeathIdentityHumanityValuePerception
In practice
Example use cases
During a eulogy, one might reference this quote to emphasize the individual's unique impact.
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