Quote by Kristin Scott Thomas

I'm not one of those famous people flying round the world emoting over every catastrophe. I'm too feeble.

I'm not one of those famous people flying round the world em

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In this quote, the speaker expresses their inability to actively engage with global issues and publicly display emotions or reactions towards catastrophes like famous individuals do. They perceive themselves as feeble, suggesting a sense of powerlessness and perhaps a lack of influence or capability to make a significant impact. This acknowledgment sheds light on the speaker's perspective on their limitations in creating change or sharing emotional responses on a larger scale.

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