Famous quote by Krzysztof Kieslowski

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Someone knocks at the door of an apartment to borrow salt or sugar, people run into each other in the elevator, and in t
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"Someone knocks at the door of an apartment to borrow salt or sugar, people run into each other in the elevator, and in this way become inscribed in the spectator's memory"

- Krzysztof Kieslowski

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This quote by Krzysztof Kieslowski talks to the power of everyday moments in our lives. He recommends that even the most ordinary of interactions can be significant and unforgettable. The image of somebody knocking at the door of a house to borrow salt or sugar is an easy example of how people can end up being connected in unexpected ways. Even something as quick as an elevator flight can be an opportunity to make a connection with someone else. These relatively irrelevant moments can end up being inscribed in our memories, and can even shape our lives in unforeseen ways. Kieslowski's quote advises us that even the most regular of minutes can be meaningful and unforgettable.

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Poland Flag This quote is written / told by Krzysztof Kieslowski between June 27, 1941 and March 13, 1996. He/she was a famous Director from Poland. The author also have 11 other quotes.

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