return to sensibility

Alexa 2022-03-25 09:01:15

European rationalism leads people to nothingness. The neglect of sensibility and human heart leads to spiritual emptiness. Men regard rationality as a value pursuit and spiritual support. Women's reliance on inner emotions is not satisfied, which leads to loneliness and fear. Rationality is only a tool for human survival, and only by returning to sensibility will one be happy.
Regarding communication, everyone is playing their own role, saying the right words and doing the right things. This is only suitable for survival. Even if there is no intersection or silence, both of them will not be alone.
A ruthless man is the core of the film's story. European rationalism may be a bit difficult to understand for Chinese people, but Chinese people value emotions more

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Through a Glass Darkly quotes

  • Fredrik: I'm an artist.

    Karin: Artist?

    Fredrik: Yes, Princess, a thoroughbred artist: a poet with no poems, a painter with no pictures, a musician with no music. I despise ready... made art, the banal result of vulgar effort. My life is my work and dedicated to my love for you.

  • Karin: Funny, you always say and do the very right thing... and it's always wrong.