LIFE ADVICE
24 pieces of life advice from Werner Herzog
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Always take the initiative.
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There is nothing wrong with spending a night in jail if it means getting the shot you need.
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Send out all your dogs and one might return with prey.
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Never wallow in your troubles; despair must be kept private and brief.
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Learn to live with your mistakes.
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Expand your knowledge and understanding of music and literature, old and modern.
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That roll of unexposed celluloid you have in your hand might be the last in existence, so do something impressive with it.
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There is never an excuse not to finish a film.
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Carry bolt cutters everywhere.
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Thwart institutional cowardice.
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Ask for forgiveness, not permission.
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Take your fate into your own hands.
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Learn to read the inner essence of a landscape.
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Ignite the fire within and explore unknown territory.
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Walk straight ahead, never detour.
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Manoeuvre and mislead, but always deliver.
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Don’t be fearful of rejection.
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Develop your own voice.
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Day one is the point of no return.
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A badge of honor is to fail a film theory class.
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Chance is the lifeblood of cinema.
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Guerrilla tactics are best.
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Take revenge if need be.
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Get used to the bear behind you.