"It's never been my purpose to become an American icon, or more famous or richer"
- Juliette Binoche
About this Quote
Juliette Binoche's quote speaks to her desire to stay simple and real to her function in life. She is not interested in becoming an American icon, or in becoming more popular or richer. Instead, she is concentrated on her craft and her art. She is not encouraged by popularity or cash, but by her passion for her work. She is content with her current level of success and does not feel the requirement to strive for more. Her quote is a suggestion to all of us that it is necessary to stay real to our purpose and to not be swayed by the temptations of fame and fortune. It is a suggestion to remain modest and to focus on what really matters in life.
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