We have created characters and animated them in the dimension of depth, revealing through them to our perturbed world that the things we have in common far outnumber and outweigh those that divide us.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Animation reveals that shared human experiences are stronger than the differences between people.
- In plain terms
- Our common bonds are greater than what separates us, especially through stories.
- What can you take from it?
- Stories can highlight our shared humanity over our divisions.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What divides you from others that could be bridged?
- How do stories change your view of others?
Another view
It may oversimplify the real weight of political or cultural divides.
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