Out on the street, you never know what you're getting, and suddenly two days later you're beating yourself in the head with a tennis racket, wearing a towel, quoting Poe. You don't want that for your kid. You really don't want that. (2003)
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Depp compares the unpredictability of street life to a chaotic scene from a movie to highlight why he wants better for his children.
- In plain terms
- Life on the street is unpredictable and wild which he does not want for his kids.
- What can you take from it?
- Parents want stability and safety for their children.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What kind of world do you want for your kids?
- Is safety worth the cost?
Another view
Chaos is often a part of life regardless of parental wishes.
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