"In most films - especially in regards to the protagonist - really from the get-go they set up some scenario that endears that character to the audience. Or imbues him with some nobility or heroism or something."

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Joaquin Phoenix

#Character Quotes #Heroism Quotes #Film Quotes

“To the contrary: His life hummed with meaning and purpose. But the meaning he wrestled from existence lay beyond the comfortable path: McCandless distrusted the value of things than came easily.”
“I love classical music and often listen to symphonies or opera in the morning.”
“They are in a dilemma, they are in trouble now. Hate them and strike them.”
“Truth carries with it confrontation. Truth demands confrontation; loving confrontation, but confrontation nevertheless.”
“Feelings are your guide. Trust your feelings and learn to express them, and do not blame anyone for how you feel. Be yourself, observe yourself. Look to understand any crisis you have been in or will be in.”

Source : Barbara Marciniak (1998). “Family of Light: Pleiadian Tales and Lessons in Living”, p.90, Inner Traditions / Bear & Co
“Yet, Jesus is selfless in the way He gives His life away for you. So if your gaze is on Him, you will treat others as He is treating you.”
“This is the real secret of life -- to be completely engaged with what you are doing in the here and now. And instead of calling it work, realize it is play.”

Source : Alan Watts (1977). “The essence of Alan Watts”, Celestial Arts Publishing Company
“When Marvel put together Ultimate Spider-Man and someone came up with the idea of having Principal Coulson, they said, "Do you want to do the voice?" I thought, "I have to do the voice!" Because I have a daughter and we watch some cartoons, I couldn't bear the idea of tuning in and hearing somebody else's voice.”

Source : Source: collider.com

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