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Cutting Quote by Jane Campion

“I took four years off after 'In the Cut' because I wanted to see who I'd be without work. I even tried being a hermit in the wilderness in New Zealand. I stayed in a warden's hut two-and-a-half hours off the Routeburn Track through the fjords on the South Island. It was early winter, so there was…” quote by Jane Campion
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“I took four years off after 'In the Cut' because I wanted to see who I'd be without work. I even tried being a hermit in the wilderness in New Zealand. I stayed in a warden's hut two-and-a-half hours off the Routeburn Track through the fjords on the South Island. It was early winter, so there was no electricity or running water.”

Jane Campion

About This Quote

Source Interview: The Guardian, 2014

Taking a break from work to explore identity can reveal personal values and resilience, especially in isolation.

In simple terms: Time away uncovers who you are.

Key Takeaway

Seek solitude to learn yourself.

Themes

self‑discovery solitude identity

Mood

reflective introspective

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • career sabbatical
  • creative retreats
  • personal reflection

Key Concepts

philosophy psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • What did you learn about yourself?
  • Would you repeat the experience?
A Different Perspective

Isolation can be psychologically taxing and lonely.

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