"Shakespeare, who is probably the greatest writer and poet of the English language, lived in a time that was politically very conservative and it's reflected in his writings."

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Source : Interview with Maximilian Le Cain, sensesofcinema.com. January 2003.

Alex Cox

#Writing Quotes #Conservative Quotes #Language Quotes

“There is no room for dictating taste in the diverse and dynamic world of media. To limit taste only limits the role we play for people of all kinds.”
“Education to perfect gentlemanship, to human excellence, liberal education consists in reminding oneself of human excellence, of human greatness.”

Source : Leo Strauss (1995). “Liberalism Ancient and Modern”, p.6, University of Chicago Press
“Museums are not normally presenting the works on the walls as provocations to work. It's more like going to a Jacuzzi.”
“It takes me a while to figure things out, doesn't it?" Edilio grinned. "Do me a favor. When you find Astrid, repeat that to her, word for word, the part about how it takes you a while. Then remember her exact reaction and tell me.”
“Having a hearing is educational. Having a hearing with television cameras is useful. Having a hearing with two rows of television cameras is Heaven.”
“I never understood the low art/high art distinction.”
“Pornography is writing that seeks primarily, even exclusively, to bring about sexual stimulation. This can be done crudely or delicately. In the former case it would be bad literature; in the latter good.”
“My first thought was always a cigarette. It still is, but I haven't cheated.”

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