Ending Quote by Orson Welles
““If you want a happy ending, it depends on where you stop the story””
About This Quote
Source Film: Unknown, dialogue line
Suggests that a story's ending depends on where the narrative is concluded.
In simple terms: Ending depends on story's stop point.
Key Takeaway
Choose your narrative endpoint wisely.
Themes
storytelling
control
choice
Mood
inspirational
curious
Type
philosophical
advice
When to use this quote
- writing
- film
- personal goals
- project planning
Key Concepts
narrative structure
authorial intent
Questions to Reflect On
- Where should you end your personal story?
- What defines a satisfying conclusion?
A Different Perspective
Stopping early may leave unresolved issues.
![“Harvey [Weinstein] didn't want to release [MY SON THE FANATIC]; he held it for two years because he wanted a happy ending, although I don't know what that means. Does that mean the taxi driver leaves his wife or doesn't leave his wife? I think it has a happy ending.” quote by Hanif Kureishi](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/434/hanif-kureishi-3233_crafts_harvey-weinstein-didn-t-want-to-release_17929.jpg)
