Excess on occasion is exhilarating. It prevents moderation from acquiring the deadening effect of a habit.
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A stable and happy mum leads to stable and happy kids. It all has a knock-on effect.
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I have written about cultural dislocation, and I understand the corrosive effect of diminished expectations.
I studied a truckload of true crime, praying for illumination, but most true crime relies on luridness and voyeurism for effect.
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What kinds of 'effect' do these quotes describe?
They range from the dulling effect of habit and how one event reliably produces another to the emotional effect of a historic tragedy like Hiroshima.
Is there a quote about film or visual effects?
Yes, one filmmaker admits the Matrix-style visual effect has been overused and says they've stopped relying on it in their work.
Do any quotes discuss personal habits?
One reflects on how occasional excess can be exhilarating precisely because it avoids the deadening effect that comes from routine.
Are any of these quotes historical?
One speaker describes the profound and lasting effect that Hiroshima had on their outlook, a rare somber note in the collection.
