Far Quote by Peter Morgan
“There are so many projects that I've written and had to abort because either I felt too distressed by what I was doing to the people who I was writing about, or they couldn't cope with it because their view of themselves was so far removed from reality.”
About This Quote
Creative projects may be halted when they cause personal distress or misrepresent subjects, highlighting ethical responsibility.
In simple terms: Ethics can halt work.
Key Takeaway
Respect subjects' reality.
Themes
ethics
creative responsibility
empathy
Mood
thoughtful
cautious
Type
cautionary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- writing
- journalism
- documentary filmmaking
Key Concepts
narrative ethics
psychological safety
Questions to Reflect On
- When should you stop a project?
- How do you protect both creator and subject?
A Different Perspective
Balancing artistic vision with respect is hard.
