Able Quote by Viggo Mortensen
“When people say that entertainers should "know your place," they might as well say the same thing about plumbers and teachers and cab drivers. We all should be able to express our views.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Film “The Road”, 2009
All professions deserve respect; limiting expression based on occupation undermines free speech and equality.
In simple terms: Respect all jobs.
Champion equality.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- workplace discussions
- public forums
- media criticism
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Why should every voice be valued equally?
- How can we protect marginalized professions?
Economic power can still dominate discourse.