Movies · 1984
Wax on, wax off.
— Mr. Miyagi · The Karate Kid
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Our reading
An editorial interpretation.
Miyagi's instructions make a repetitive household task part of Daniel's training. The purpose is not clear to the student at first, so the lesson also asks him to stay with a process he does not yet understand. Ordinary movements become useful because they have been practised with care.
- StudioBinderBest Movie Quotes entry for The Karate Kid; film wording and qualified character/performance context.Reference checked
- Sony PicturesOriginal 1984 film and Miyagi teaching Daniel; character/edition support rather than literal quotation evidence.Reference checked
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