--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: I think, us as human beings, we hold…" description: "\"I think, us as human beings, we hold multitudes and contradictions. We are the definition of a contradiction and that's what makes us human. So to find..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/fe8/myha-la-5863_character_i-think-us-as-human-beings-we-hold-multi_2967684.jpg" --- # I think, us as human beings, we hold multitudes and… ![“I think, us as human beings, we hold multitudes and contradictions. We are the definition of a contradiction and that's what makes us human. So to find that in every character I play is the most important to me.” quote by Myha'la](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/fe8/myha-la-5863_character_i-think-us-as-human-beings-we-hold-multi_2967684.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/fe8/myha-la-5863_character_i-think-us-as-human-beings-we-hold-multi_2967684.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/fe8/myha-la-5863_character_i-think-us-as-human-beings-we-hold-multi_2967684.jpg) > “I think, us as human beings, we hold multitudes and contradictions. We are the definition of a contradiction and that's what makes us human. So to find that in every character I play is the most important to me.” [Myha'la](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/myha-la/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. She believes humans hold many contradictions, and finding these in every character she plays is essential to her art. **In simple terms:** Humans are contradictory; actors seek that. Key Takeaway Explore contradictions in roles. Themes acting human nature identity Mood analytical creative Type artistic philosophical When to use this quote - theatre - film - improvisation - character study Key Concepts psychology character development empathy Questions to Reflect On - How do you balance contradictions with coherence? - What contradictions resonate most with you? 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