"Eradicating a religion of kindness is, I think, a terrible thing for the Chinese to attempt"
- Martin Scorsese
About this Quote
In this quote, Martin Scorsese is expressing his belief that the Chinese government's effort to remove a religion that promotes kindness is a terrible thing. He is recommending that this action breaks the extremely essence of what it indicates to be human and to live in a society that values empathy and empathy. By trying to get rid of a religious beliefs that promotes these worths, the Chinese government is essentially attempting to remove its individuals of their humanity. Scorsese's words also suggest that this effort is not only misguided, however likewise unsafe and damaging to the Chinese people.
This quote is written / told by Martin Scorsese somewhere between November 17, 1942 and today. He was a famous Director from USA.
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