Actors Quote by Emma Thompson
![“Edward finds Elinor crying for her dead father, offers her his handkerchief and their love story commences. Ang [Lee] very anxious that we think about what we want to do . I'm very anxious not to do anything and certainly not to think about it.” quote by Emma Thompson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/64a/emma-thompson-3232_actors_edward-finds-elinor-crying-for-her-dead_1643058.jpg)
““Edward finds Elinor crying for her dead father, offers her his handkerchief and their love story commences. Ang [Lee] very anxious that we think about what we want to do . I'm very anxious not to do anything and certainly not to think about it.””
About This Quote
A scene of grief leads to comfort, sparking romance, while anxiety about action and thought creates inner conflict.
In simple terms: Comfort in grief can start love; anxiety hinders action.
Key Takeaway
Offer empathy and confront anxiety.
Themes
love
grief
anxiety
comfort
Mood
empathetic
reflective
Type
narrative
romantic
When to use this quote
- comforting a grieving friend
- starting a romance
- overcoming anxiety
Key Concepts
emotional intelligence
relationship dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- What holds you back from acting?
- How does offering comfort change dynamics?
A Different Perspective
Anxiety may prevent taking any step forward.
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![“The best way [to survive] the red carpet is by wearing Ugg boots. But unfortunately, I have not yet managed to persuade the people who style me at these times to let me do that.” quote by Emma Thompson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/e5a/emma-thompson-3232_best-way_the-best-way-to-survive-the-red-carpet-i_204270.jpg)
