Quote by William Hurt

The thing is, I don't believe in most of what's done. The amount of financial and imaginative energy that's put into mediocrity is just amazing which I find to be fundamentally offensive as a human being.

The thing is, I don't believe in most of what's done. The am

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This quote criticizes the pervasive focus on mediocrity in society. The speaker expresses disbelief in the value placed on ordinary or average accomplishments. They argue that too much effort and creativity are channeled into unremarkable or uninspiring pursuits, whether it be in terms of financial investments or imaginative endeavors. The speaker finds this disheartening and views it as an affront to their fundamental beliefs as a human.

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