Quote by Tony Kushner

You have to have hope. It's irresponsible to give false hope, which I think a lot of playwrights are guilty of. But I also think it's irresponsible to simply be a nihilist, which quite a lot of playwrights, especially playwrights younger than me, have become guilty of.

You have to have hope. It's irresponsible to give false hope

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This quote emphasizes the importance of hope in storytelling and the responsibilities of playwrights. It suggests that while it is wrong to give false hope, many playwrights do so recklessly. On the other hand, it criticizes the nihilistic perspective adopted by some younger playwrights, arguing that it is equally irresponsible. Ultimately, the quote suggests that finding a delicate balance between portraying hope and avoiding false narratives or complete hopelessness is a crucial task for playwrights.

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