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One of the greatest things drama can do, at its best, is to redefine the words we use every day such as love, home, fami
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"One of the greatest things drama can do, at it's best, is to redefine the words we use every day such as love, home, family, loyalty and envy. Tragedy need not be a downer"

- Ben Kingsley

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This quote by Ben Kingsley talks to the power of drama to redefine the words we utilize every day. Through drama, we can acquire a deeper understanding of the intricacies of feelings like love, home, household, commitment, and envy. Drama can assist us to appreciate the subtleties of these words and how they can be translated in a different way in different contexts. Tragedy, in specific, can be utilized to explore the darker elements of life, but it need not be a downer. Through tragedy, we can gain insight into the human condition and learn to appreciate the beauty of life. Drama can be an effective tool for self-reflection and development, and it can assist us to get a much better understanding of the world around us.

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England Flag This quote is written / told by Ben Kingsley somewhere between December 31, 1943 and today. He was a famous Actor from England. The author also have 43 other quotes.

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