Quote by Joseph Fiennes

I think academics are infuriating. For every expert on Shakespeare there is another one to cancel his theory out. It drives you up the wall. I think the greatest form of finding out the truth is through fantasy.

I think academics are infuriating. For every expert on Shake

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This quote expresses frustration with academic debates and contradictions, particularly in the field of literature, using Shakespeare as an example. The speaker suggests that experts in the field often have conflicting theories, which can be infuriating and confusing. In contrast, the speaker believes that fantasy serves as a superior means of exploring truth and understanding. This perspective implies that imaginative and creative thinking, unrestricted by formal education or theories, can be a more reliable source of insight.

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