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Quote by Lav Diaz
When I’m working, I just want to get to the truth—that’s the struggle.
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The speaker describes work as a search for truth rather than an easy or automatic process. “The struggle” is the difficulty of reaching a clear, honest understanding. The quote presents that effort as the central challenge of working.
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- Othon Cinema interview with Lav Diaz
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