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“If chess has any relationship to film-making, it would be in the way it helps you develop patience and discipline in choosing between alternatives at a time when an impulsive decision seems very attractive.”

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Stanley Kubrick

Stanley Kubrick was an American film director known for his profound understanding of the art of cinema and innovative style. His works are characterized by complex narrative structures, exquisite cinematography, and profound thematic explorations. Kubrick's films spanned a variety of genres, from war films to science fiction and psychological thrillers, each leaving a lasting impression. more

“The sensible man,' Crow had said (to Sherlock Holmes), 'don't look to confirm what he already knows -- he looks to deny it. Finding evidence that backs up your theories ain't useful, but finding evidence that your theories are wrong is priceless. Never try to prove yourself right -- always try to prove yourself wrong instead.”

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Book:Fire Storm

Source: Fire Storm

“There is hardly a better way to avoid discussion than by releasing an argument from the control of the present and by saying that only the future will reveal its merits.”

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Book:The Origins of Totalitarianism

Source: The Origins of Totalitarianism

Quote by Stanley Kubrick

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