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“I'm really interested in the collaborative thing. It's what makes it scary because you never know what it's going to end up like. But you hope. You put yourself in the hands of the best people you can find, and you're completely dependent on the kindness of strangers and their commitment. It's…” quote by Meryl Streep
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“I'm really interested in the collaborative thing. It's what makes it scary because you never know what it's going to end up like. But you hope. You put yourself in the hands of the best people you can find, and you're completely dependent on the kindness of strangers and their commitment. It's like this mutual delusion.”

Meryl Streep

About This Quote

Source Interview: Variety Magazine, 2023

Collaboration involves trusting others with unknown outcomes, relying on their goodwill and commitment, which can be both unsettling and hopeful.

In simple terms: Working with others means trusting strangers and hoping for good results.

Key Takeaway

Embrace trust, seek reliable partners.

Themes

trust collaboration uncertainty hope dependence

Mood

anxious optimistic reflective

Type

advice philosophical motivational

When to use this quote

  • team projects
  • creative ventures
  • startup founding
  • community initiatives

Key Concepts

social dynamics mutual reliance risk management

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you assess trustworthiness?
  • What safeguards can protect against disappointment?
A Different Perspective

Trust can be broken if partners lack integrity or competence.

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