Brilliant Quote by Roger Ross Williams
![“I realized that Owen [Suskind] is completely brilliant, because he embraced and memorized all these classic Disney films - these fables that chronicle the hero's journey, and have existed for thousands of years. Owen, in a sense, grew up on a diet of myth and fable, and has become an expert on…” quote by Roger Ross Williams](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/274/roger-ross-williams-5118_brilliant_i-realized-that-owen-suskind-is-complete_1670757.jpg)
“I realized that Owen [Suskind] is completely brilliant, because he embraced and memorized all these classic Disney films - these fables that chronicle the hero's journey, and have existed for thousands of years. Owen, in a sense, grew up on a diet of myth and fable, and has become an expert on their themes, which contain a moral guide that connects people.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Podcast discussion, 2022
He values classic Disney stories as timeless mythic templates that shape understanding of heroism and moral guidance.
In simple terms: Disney myths teach timeless hero lessons.
Key Takeaway
Study classic narratives for moral insight.
Themes
myth
storytelling
heroism
culture
education
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
analytical
educational
When to use this quote
- film analysis
- creative writing
- teaching
- personal development
- media studies
Key Concepts
Narrative archetypes
cultural transmission
moral frameworks
Questions to Reflect On
- How do these myths influence your values?
- Can modern stories replace them?
A Different Perspective
These stories may oversimplify complex modern issues.
![“Owen [Suskind], in a sense, grew up on a diet of myth and fable, and has become an expert on their themes, which contain a moral guide that connects people.” quote by Roger Ross Williams](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/053/roger-ross-williams-5118_diets_owen-suskind-in-a-sense-grew-up-on-a-die_779565.jpg)
![“I both didn't know Owen [Suskind] beforehand and didn't have any connection to the autistic community. But Owen wasn't really a problem, because he participated in the writing of the book and wanted people to see him as he truly is. As far as the cameras, Owen lives in the moment and the cameras…” quote by Roger Ross Williams](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/3b3/roger-ross-williams-5118_autistic_i-both-didn-t-know-owen-suskind-beforeha_133749.jpg)
![“The challenge and the goal was to get inside Owen's [Suskind] world, because I really wanted to see it through his point of view. To achieve that naturalism, I used a screen in front of a camera as I interviewed him” quote by Roger Ross Williams](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/2fa/roger-ross-williams-5118_achieve_the-challenge-and-the-goal-was-to-get-in_740629.jpg)
![“It is our stories [classic Disney films] that make us human - so Owen [Suskind] has become an expert in what connects us and makes us human. That got to me, the power of these stories, and the lessons these tales give us to create the connection between us.” quote by Roger Ross Williams](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ef3/roger-ross-williams-5118_classic_it-is-our-stories-classic-disney-films-t_2694228.jpg)
![“I mentioned before, these [classic Disney films] are classic mythological tales, a hero's journey, and have been told for thousands of years. Disney has updated them, and made them accessible for us.” quote by Roger Ross Williams](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/69e/roger-ross-williams-5118_classic_i-mentioned-before-these-classic-disney_2429370.jpg)
![“I loved the Disney films, and Sterling Holloway was one of their chief talents. He never had to put on a voice, and that's what Mike [Mitchell] and I encourage. I love the voices that have a unique texture, but it's their real voice.” quote by Walt Dohrn](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/765/walt-dohrn-33545_chiefs_i-loved-the-disney-films-and-sterling-ho_1219686.jpg)
