Beauty Quote by Hany Abu-Assad
“I don't read the news anymore because I know it would make me depressed. So instead, I make beauty. I make movies.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Film magazine, 2018
Avoiding depressing news, the speaker chooses to create beauty through filmmaking instead of consuming negativity.
In simple terms: I avoid news; I create beauty.
Key Takeaway
Create art, not despair.
Themes
media
creativity
mental health
Mood
hopeful
creative
Type
artistic
When to use this quote
- film production
- personal projects
- social media use
Key Concepts
psychology
artistic expression
Questions to Reflect On
- How does creating art affect your mood?
- What stories do you want to tell?
A Different Perspective
Isolation can limit perspective.
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