A literary work can only be received through symbols, through concepts - for that is what words are; but cinema, like music, allows for utterly direct, emotional, sensuous perception of the work. Andrei Tarkovsky
The longing we have to communicate cleanly and directly with people is always obstructed by qualifications and often with concern about how our messages will be received. John le Carré
I think awards in this country at this time are inappropriate to be received or given until the condition of the American Indian is drastically altered. If we are not our brother's keeper, at least let us not be his executioner. Marlon Brando
More and more, unsolicited gifts from without are likely to be received with unconscious resentment. Edward Sapir
If heaven drops you a date, it must be received with an open mouth. Chinese Proverb
Presents from an enemy must be received with suspicion. Latin Proverb