Quote by Mark Rylance

Well, my wife always says to me, and I think it's true, it's very difficult for us to understand the Elizabethan understanding and enjoyment and perception of form as it is to say... it would be for them to understand computers or going to the moon or something.

Well, my wife always says to me, and I think it's true, it's

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This quote reflects the challenges of comprehending different historical contexts and perspectives. The speaker's wife suggests that understanding the Elizabethan era's appreciation for art forms may be as difficult for us as comprehending modern technology or space exploration would be for them. It highlights the vast differences in cultural frameworks and the limitations in our ability to truly grasp the mindset and experiences of people from different time periods.

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