If a playwright tried to see eye to eye with everybody, he would get the worst case of strabismus since Hannibal lost an eye trying to count his nineteen elephants during a snowstorm while crossing the Alps.

Summary

This quote humorously implies that if a playwright tried to please or cater to every individual's preferences and opinions, they would end up in a similar predicament as Hannibal, who lost an eye due to the difficulty of counting his elephants during a challenging situation. It suggests that trying to please everyone is an impossible task and can lead to negative consequences, highlighting the importance of staying true to one's artistic vision and not compromising creative integrity.

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