There is nothing so interesting on stage than a man trying to get a knot out of his shoelaces.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Even a mundane struggle like untangling shoelaces can be more engaging than scripted drama.
- In plain terms
- Watching someone fix their shoelaces is more interesting than a play.
- What can you take from it?
- Find drama in real human struggle.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes a story interesting?
- Why do we watch?
Another view
It dismisses the value of crafted stories.
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Art is not a mirror to hold up to society, but a hammer with which to shape it.
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