Books Quote by David Milch
“With 'Nostromo', Joseph Conrad said that he had wanted to write a novel about the degradation of an idea. That's what we wanted to show in the case of Dustin Hoffman's character, Bernstein.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Nostromo by Joseph Conrad, 1904
The quote highlights how an idea can become corrupted over time, losing its original purity.
In simple terms: Ideas can degrade.
Key Takeaway
Guard ideas from corruption.
Themes
corruption
ideas
integrity
Mood
cautious
reflective
Type
analytical
critical
When to use this quote
- creative writing
- character analysis
- ethical decision making
Key Concepts
philosophy
literary criticism
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you protect core values?
- What signs indicate an idea is degrading?
A Different Perspective
Ideas may be inherently vulnerable to decay.
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