"I have tried to preserve in my relationship to the film the same closeness and intimacy that exists between a painter and his canvas."

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This quotation examines the core nature of Equality as articulated by Norman McLaren. Within historical and literary traditions, reflections on Equality provide actionable mental models, challenging individuals to evaluate personal ethics, self-discipline, and daily actions.

About Norman McLaren

William Norman McLaren was a Scottish-Canadian animator, director and producer known for his work for the National Film Board of Canada (NFB). He was a pioneer in a number of areas of animation and filmmaking, including hand-drawn animation, drawn-on-film animation, visual music, abstract film, pixilation and graphical sound. McLaren was also an artist and printmaker, and explored his interest in dance in his films.

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