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“That's a heavy word, but picking up a newspaper every day, how can you not despair at what's happening in the world, and how we're represented as human beings? The disappointments and corruption are dismaying at every level. And the biggest source of evil is of course religion... Everyone are tearing each other apart in the name of their personal god. And the irony is, by definition, they're probably worshipping the same god.”

Quote by Ridley Scott

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Ridley Scott is a celebrated film director, specializing in science fiction and epic films. Born on November 30, 1937, he has directed classic films such as 'Alien', 'Blade Runner', and 'Gladiator'. His innovative visual style and narrative techniques have had a profound impact on the film industry. more

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