“What moved me was the theme of the harmony which is born only of sacrifice, the twofold experience of love. It's not a question of mutual love: what nobody seems to understand is that love can only be one-sided, that no other love exists, that in any other form it is not love. If it involves less than total giving, it is not love. It is impotent; for the moment, it is nothing.”
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Andrei Tarkovsky, born on April 4, 1932 and died on December 29, 1986, was a renowned film writer from the Soviet Union. His works are characterized by profound humanistic concerns and unique artistic style, and he is often referred to as the 'poet of cinema'. more
“Treat your advices like your money, don't give it to others unless they ask for it.”
“As a scientist I have come to learn that information is only as valuable as its source.”
“I speak less because my words are precious and my advices are priceless.”
“We cherish reprobates, not for their cruelty, but for their little show of patronage.”