"I don't want what I am saying to sound like a prophecy or anything like an analysis of modern society... these are only feelings I have, and I am the least speculative man on earth"

This quote by Michelangelo Antonioni speaks to his humility and his unwillingness to make any grand claims about the state of contemporary society. He understands his own feelings and observations, however he does not want to be seen as making any definitive declarations about the world. He understands the power of his words and does not want to be seen as a prophet or an expert. He is likewise familiar with his own constraints and does not want to be seen as making any sweeping generalizations. He is content to just share his own sensations and observations, and he is not interested in speculating about the future. He is content to just be a witness to the world around him and to share his own experiences.