“Show them life, and they'll find within themselves the means to assess and appreciate it.”

— Andrei Tarkovsky, book Sculpting in Time

Source: Sculpting in Time (1986), p. 152
Context: Never try to convey your idea to the audience — it is a thankless and senseless task. Show them life, and they'll find within themselves the means to assess and appreciate it.

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