Climate Quote by Werner Herzog
“This climate surrounding me has reached Clive Oppenheimer. In practical terms he sees that I'm not interested in any sort of daredevil stunts, I'm just interested in the work. And he's convinced that I'm clinically sane.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Documentary “The Wild Blue Yonder”, 2013
The speaker feels detached from risky stunts, focusing on work, and is deemed sane.
In simple terms: Prefers work over thrills.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize meaningful work.
Themes
focus
sanity
career
Mood
thoughtful
serious
Type
philosophical
reflective
When to use this quote
- professional life
- risk assessment
- mental health
Key Concepts
existential
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How does risk shape creativity?
- Can safety coexist with ambition?
A Different Perspective
Avoiding risk can limit growth.
![“Clive [Oppenheimer] and I figured out that I'm the only one probably in the film industry who is clinically sane. I say that as a joke, but there's a grain of truth to it. I'm not a stupid daredevil who jumps into the crater of the volcano to get the closest close-up, I'm not one of those. And you…” quote by Werner Herzog](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/e24/werner-herzog-964_closest_clive-oppenheimer-and-i-figured-out-that_2885607.jpg)
![“I'm really impotent against the overwhelming bleakness of the universe and the only thing I can do is my little gift [filmmaking] and do it the best I can, [...] which is cold comfort.” quote by Woody Allen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/3ee/woody-allen-176_bleakness_i-m-really-impotent-against-the-overwhel_1103663.jpg)
