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" I don’t think in terms of that bizarre tautology ‘value for money’ in my literary and journalistic work – and nor will I in my academic role. However, if I don’t believe I’m helping my students towards a fuller and more empowering relationship with the world, then I’ll resign. "
- Will Self

In his statement, Will Self expresses his disinterest in pursuing what he considers an odd concept called "value for money" when it comes to writing and journalism. He extends this principle to his academic work, asserting that if he finds himself unable to contribute positively towards helping stud…

" The only thing that I know how to do as an actor, as a trained actor, is you can’t villainize the character you’re playing. Whether it’s a fictional character or a real character. Because then you operate from that sort of negative point of view, and you can’t humanize him. "
- Corey Hawkins

Corey Hawkins, an accomplished actor, emphasizes that when playing a character, whether fictional or real, it’s crucial to avoid portraying them as purely evil or negative. Instead, he suggests embracing their humanity and complexities. This approach allows actors to delve deeper into the motivation…

" Love has a tide! "
- Helen Hunt Jackson

The phrase "Love has a tide" suggests that love experiences ebbs and flows, much like the tides of the ocean. Just as the sea alternates between high and low water levels, love too can go through periods of intense passion and connection followed by quieter moments where emotions may feel less stron…

" I moved to Queens, New York, when I was seven and a half. I went to middle school in a foreign country, but I had so many different kinds of Americans push me along and encourage me. I was very odd. I didn’t talk very well. We were poor, and we didn’t have any connections, but people showed up and pushed me along. "
- Min Jin Lee

In this passage, Min Jin Lee shares her experience moving from Korea to Queens, New York at a young age when she was seven and a half years old. She describes attending middle school in a new environment that felt foreign to her, where she struggled with social interactions due to her poor communica…

" I was a football fan, a kid who loved football and when you are a kid from Paris there are only two stadiums – the Stade de France or the Parc de Princes – and that is what makes Paris so special. "
- Kylian Mbappe

In the quote under consideration, Kylian Mbappe reflects on his childhood love for football and how it shaped his identity as a young Parisian. He mentions that when he was growing up, there were only two major stadiums in Paris where people could watch or play football: the Stade de France and the …