Erudition, like a bloodhound, is a charming thing when held firmly in leash, but it is not so … - Agnes Repplier

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That changes your whole perception of the film, your perception of the ending. . . The challenge for us, especially with the Lord of the Rings is how do we deliver that one piece of information that makes you look at the films differently?

Agnes Repplier

Erudition, like a bloodhound, is a charming thing when held firmly in leash, but it is not so attractive when turned loose upon a defenseless and unerudite public.

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