मेरा अधिकांश काम अग्रभूमि (फॉरग्राउंड) और पृष्ठभूमि (बैकग्राउंड) के बीच के अंतर से परिभाषित होता है। अपने करियर की शुरुआत में, मैंने खुद से पूछा था, "यह अंतर क्या है?" मैंने देखना शुरू किया कि 18वीं और 19वीं सदी की यूरोपीय पेंटिंग्स में अग्रभूमि का विषय किस तरह काम करता है, और यह समझा कि इसका उस व्यक्ति की संपत्ति या मालिकाना हक से कितना गहरा ताल्लुक है। मैं उस सोच से बाहर निकलना चाहता था जहाँ बैठने वाले व्यक्ति के पीछे उसका घर, उसकी पत्नी और मवेशी—सब कुछ बराबर रूप से दर्शाया जाता था।

So much of my work is defined by the difference between the figure in the foreground and the background. Very early in my career, I asked myself, "What is that difference?" I started looking at the way that a figure in the foreground works in eighteenth- and nineteenth-century European paintings and saw how much has to do with what the figure owns or possesses. I wanted to break away from that sense in which there's the house, the wife, and the cattle, all depicted in equal measure behind the sitter.

So much of my work is defined by the difference between the figure in the foreground and the background. Very early in my career, I asked myself, "What is that difference?" I started looking at the way that a figure in the foreground works in eighteenth- and nineteenth-century European paintings and saw how much has to do with what the figure owns or possesses. I wanted to break away from that sense in which there's the house, the wife, and the cattle, all depicted in equal measure behind the sitter.

Tone: Reflective Sentiment: Neutral Type: Reflection 95%

फ़ोटोग्राफ़ी इस मायने में क्रूर हो सकती है... कि वह हर चीज़ को बयां कर देती है, यहाँ तक कि उन चीज़ों को भी जिन्हें शायद हम ज़ाहिर नहीं करना चाहते।

This is the way photography can be cruel... in the sense that it describes everything, even the things we are not necessarily aware we're revealing.

This is the way photography can be cruel... in the sense that it describes everything, even the things we are not necessarily aware we're revealing.

Tone: Reflective Sentiment: Neutral Type: Observation 95%

मुझे सचमुच लगता है कि ज़्यादातर कवि इस बात को स्वीकार नहीं करना चाहते कि लेखन में असली वर्जनाएँ (रोक-टोक) और असली सीमाएँ क्या हैं।

I do think most poets are in denial about what the real taboos in writing are--the real boundaries.

I do think most poets are in denial about what the real taboos in writing are--the real boundaries.

Tone: Reflective Sentiment: Neutral Type: Observation 95%

राजनीति में जैसा कि जीवन में होता है, जो बात ज्ञात होती है ज़रूरी नहीं कि उस पर विश्वास किया जाए, जो दिखाया जाता है ज़रूरी नहीं कि वह वास्तव में दिखे, और जो कहा जाता है ज़रूरी नहीं कि वही सुना जाए।

in politics as in life, what is known is not necessarily what is believed, what is shown is not necessarily what is seen, and what is said is not necessarily what is heard.

in politics as in life, what is known is not necessarily what is believed, what is shown is not necessarily what is seen, and what is said is not necessarily what is heard.

Topic Society & World Politics
Tone: Wise Sentiment: Neutral Type: Observation 95%

लोगों को लगता है कि मैं 'द पोस्ट' की वजह से वाशिंगटन वापस आई, लेकिन सच इतना फिल्मी नहीं है। मैं बस एक नौकरी के लिए वापस आई थी।

People assume that I came back to Washington because of the Post, but the truth is less romantic. I came back for a job.

People assume that I came back to Washington because of the Post, but the truth is less romantic. I came back for a job.

Topic Achievement & Work Career
Tone: Neutral Sentiment: Neutral Type: Observation 95%

पासपोर्ट की ज़्यादातर तस्वीरें शक्ल से काफ़ी मिलती-जुलती होती हैं, और अब वक्त आ गया है कि हम इस सच्चाई को स्वीकार कर लें।

Most passport pictures are good likenesses, and it is time we faced it.

Most passport pictures are good likenesses, and it is time we faced it.

Tone: Humorous Sentiment: Neutral Type: Observation 95%

अगर आप - यदि आप ऐसे षड्यंत्र के सिद्धांतों में उलझना चाहते हैं कि व्हाइट हाउस और उपराष्ट्रपति यह चाहते थे कि इस बात का किसी को कभी पता न चले - जैसे कि "द न्यूयॉर्क टाइम्स" - तो हम हमेशा अंधेरे में रखे जाते। मुझे बस यह पूरी तरह से बेतुका लगता है।

If you want to - if you want to engage in conspiracy theories that the White House and the vice president intended no one to ever know - like "The New York Times" - we would have been kept in the dark forever. I just think that's completely irrational.

If you want to - if you want to engage in conspiracy theories that the White House and the vice president intended no one to ever know - like "The New York Times" - we would have been kept in the dark forever. I just think that's completely irrational.

Topic Knowledge & Learning Critical Thinking
Tone: Sarcastic Sentiment: Negative Type: Political 95%

जो कलाकार सच्चाई को बहुत प्यार से अपनाने की कोशिश करता है, उसका काम झूठा लगने लगता है और वह किट्च (बनावटी कला) में बदल जाता है।

The work of an artist who attempts lovingly to embrace reality, will ring false, will degenerate into kitsch.

The work of an artist who attempts lovingly to embrace reality, will ring false, will degenerate into kitsch.

Tone: Serious Sentiment: Negative Type: Philosophical 95%

पितृसत्तात्मक समाज ने महिलाओं को यह विश्वास दिला दिया है कि सबसे पहले तो आप तभी योग्य और मूल्यवान हैं जब आप युवा हैं।

The patriarchal society has made women believe, first of all, you're only valid and valuable when you're young.

The patriarchal society has made women believe, first of all, you're only valid and valuable when you're young.

Topic Society & World Society
Tone: Defiant Sentiment: Negative Type: Observation 95%

परमेश्वर खुद को रहस्य के पर्दे में छिपा लेते हैं ताकि जो लोग सच्चे मन से उनकी तलाश करते हैं, वे उन्हें पा सकें।

God shrouds himself in mystery so He can be found by true seekers.

God shrouds himself in mystery so He can be found by true seekers.

Tone: Reflective Sentiment: Positive Type: Philosophical 95%

मुझे लगता है कि लोगों को हमेशा वही मिलता है जिसके वे हकदार होते हैं—चाहे आप उसे देखने के लिए वहाँ मौजूद हों या न हों।

I think that people always get what they deserve - whether you're around to see it or not.

I think that people always get what they deserve - whether you're around to see it or not.

Topic Life & Existence Destiny
Tone: Reflective Sentiment: Neutral Type: Observation 95%

मेरे साथ ऐसे अनुभव भी हुए हैं जब लोगों ने कहा, 'आप लोगों को सुनने से पहले मैं जैस से नफरत करता था!' तब मैं कहता हूँ, 'आप हमें सुनने से पहले जैस से नफरत नहीं करते थे, बल्कि आप जैस के उस खयाल से नफरत करते थे जो आपके दिमाग में था।'

I've had experiences where people say, 'I hated jazz before I heard you guys!' I'm like, 'You didn't hate jazz before you heard us, you hated the idea of jazz.'

I've had experiences where people say, 'I hated jazz before I heard you guys!' I'm like, 'You didn't hate jazz before you heard us, you hated the idea of jazz.'

Tone: Witty Sentiment: Mixed Type: Observation 95%

सहानुभूति सिर्फ़ कलात्मक सृजन का मूल आधार नहीं है। यह वह इकलौता रास्ता भी है जिसके ज़रिए जीवन और समाज की सच्चाई तक पहुँचा जा सकता है।

Empathy is not merely the basic principle of artistic creation. It is also the only path by which one can reach the truth about life and society.

Empathy is not merely the basic principle of artistic creation. It is also the only path by which one can reach the truth about life and society.

Topic Relationships & Love Kindness
Tone: Reflective Sentiment: Positive Type: Philosophical 95%

मुझे ऐसी फिल्में बिल्कुल पसंद नहीं जिनमें कोई बहुत स्पष्ट संदेश हो, या ऐसी जिनमें शुरुआत से ही सारे जवाब तैयार हों।

I hate films with a clear message, ones that have their answers already when they start.

I hate films with a clear message, ones that have their answers already when they start.

Tone: Cynical Sentiment: Negative Type: Thought-provoking 95%

बहुत से ऐसे लोग हैं जो यह समझ नहीं पाते कि यह जानते हुए भी कि जादू एक धोखा है, इसका आनंद कैसे उठाया जाए। जादू बिल्कुल ब्रेस्ट इम्प्लांट्स की तरह है। हम जानते हैं कि वे बनावटी हैं, लेकिन जब उन्हें करीने से किया जाए, तो वे आपको सच्चे अचरज का अहसास करा सकते हैं।

There's a lot of people who can't figure out how to enjoy magic while simultaneously knowing that it's fake. Magic is like breast implants. We know they're fake, but when done well they can give you a feeling of true wonder.

There's a lot of people who can't figure out how to enjoy magic while simultaneously knowing that it's fake. Magic is like breast implants. We know they're fake, but when done well they can give you a feeling of true wonder.

Tone: Witty Sentiment: Positive Type: Observation 95%

ऐसा नहीं है कि मैं ऐसे गाने लिखता हूँ जो झट से समझ आ जाएं, लेकिन मुझे नहीं लगता कि मेरे किसी भी गाने के ज़रिए मैं कोई सबक सिखाने की कोशिश कर रहा हूँ। उसके अंत में कोई नैतिक सीख नहीं होती।

It's not that I write songs that are easy to get but I don't think there's a lesson that I'm trying to teach in any of my songs. There's not a moral at the end of it.

It's not that I write songs that are easy to get but I don't think there's a lesson that I'm trying to teach in any of my songs. There's not a moral at the end of it.

Tone: Reflective Sentiment: Neutral Type: Reflection 95%

मुझे लगता है कि आखिरकार जब आप कोई ऐसा संगीत बनाते हैं जो वाकई सच्चा और बेहतरीन हो, तो वह अपने मूल रूप में आ जाता है और कोई भी उससे जुड़ाव महसूस कर सकता है। अगर संगीत पूरी शिद्दत से बनाया गया हो, तो भाषा कोई मायने नहीं रखती। असल चीज़ तो पूरा संगीत खुद होता है। जब वह सच्चाई बयां कर रहा होता है, तो हर कोई एक बुनियादी स्तर पर उससे जुड़ जाता है।

I think that ultimately, when you create music that is proper music, then it becomes fundamental and anyone can relate to it or connect to it. When done properly, the language doesn't really have anything to do with it. It's actually the music as a whole. When it is speaking truth, everyone can relate to that on a fundamental level.

I think that ultimately, when you create music that is proper music, then it becomes fundamental and anyone can relate to it or connect to it. When done properly, the language doesn't really have anything to do with it. It's actually the music as a whole. When it is speaking truth, everyone can relate to that on a fundamental level.

Tone: Reflective Sentiment: Positive Type: Philosophical 95%

मुझे कट्टरता से हमेशा डर लगता है। मुझे किसी भी तरह की कट्टरता पसंद नहीं है क्योंकि वह फिर से पूरी तरह से एक रूढ़िवादी धर्म जैसी बन जाती है और मैं किसी भी संगठित धर्म से नफरत करता हूँ।

I always fear dogma. I don't like anything that's dogmatic because it becomes purely religious again and I despise any form of organized religion.

I always fear dogma. I don't like anything that's dogmatic because it becomes purely religious again and I despise any form of organized religion.

Topic Spirituality & Morality Organized Religion
Tone: Cynical Sentiment: Negative Type: Philosophical 95%

मेरा काम एक ऐसी फिल्म बनाना है, जिसमें हम कलाकारों के अभिनय में सच्चाई को कैद कर सकें।

My job is to create a film, where we are capturing truth in performances.

My job is to create a film, where we are capturing truth in performances.

Tone: Reflective Sentiment: Positive Type: Observation 95%

आप स्रोत के जितने करीब जाते हैं, उसकी मूल प्रकृति को उतना ही बेहतर ढंग से समझने लगते हैं।

The closer you get to the source, the more you begin to understand its essential nature.

The closer you get to the source, the more you begin to understand its essential nature.

Topic Knowledge & Learning Understanding
Tone: Wise Sentiment: Positive Type: Philosophical 95%
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