--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: I think there's all these unknown things…" description: "\"I think there's all these unknown things you can tap into when you just leave things open, and nothing is forbidden. Then you allow yourself to mold th..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/6e9/yorgos-lanthimos-4870_freedom_i-think-there-s-all-these-unknown-things_1610344.jpg" --- # I think there's all these unknown things you can tap into… ![“I think there's all these unknown things you can tap into when you just leave things open, and nothing is forbidden. Then you allow yourself to mold that thing that has been created by freedom and spontaneity and flexibility. That's why I avoid limiting performances of actors and characters.” quote by Yorgos Lanthimos](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/6e9/yorgos-lanthimos-4870_freedom_i-think-there-s-all-these-unknown-things_1610344.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/6e9/yorgos-lanthimos-4870_freedom_i-think-there-s-all-these-unknown-things_1610344.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/6e9/yorgos-lanthimos-4870_freedom_i-think-there-s-all-these-unknown-things_1610344.jpg) > “I think there's all these unknown things you can tap into when you just leave things open, and nothing is forbidden. Then you allow yourself to mold that thing that has been created by freedom and spontaneity and flexibility. That's why I avoid limiting performances of actors and characters.” [Yorgos Lanthimos](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/yorgos-lanthimos/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Freedom and spontaneity enable creative expression; imposing limits restricts potential growth. **In simple terms:** Freedom fuels creativity. Key Takeaway Embrace openness to inspire. Themes creativity freedom spontaneity Mood reflective inspired Type philosophical motivational When to use this quote - acting - writing - improvisation - team brainstorming Key Concepts existentialism artistic expression Questions to Reflect On - How do you balance freedom with structure? - When does spontaneity hinder clarity? 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