Quote by John Boorman

There were two sides to David Lean: on the one side, he was kind of a rather stiff, disciplined Englishman. And then he had this kind of romantic side to him. I think being true to both sides of your nature is important.

There were two sides to David Lean: on the one side, he was

Summary

This quote highlights the duality of David Lean's personality, mentioning two contrasting sides - his stern and disciplined English side, and his romantic side. The explanation emphasizes the significance of embracing both aspects of one's nature, suggesting that balancing and remaining true to different sides of ourselves is important. It implies that by embracing all aspects of who we are, we can lead a more authentic and fulfilling life.

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By John Boorman

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