Whenever a situation develops to its extreme, it is bound to turn around and become its opposite.
Meaning of the quote
This quote means that when something goes to the very limit of what is possible, it will often change direction and become the opposite of what it was before. For example, if a person becomes extremely angry, they may suddenly become calm and peaceful instead. The idea is that things can't stay at their greatest or most extreme level for long - they have to change and become the opposite eventually.
About Frank Capra
Frank Capra was an Italian-American film director, producer, and screenwriter who rose to fame in the 1930s and 1940s, winning multiple Academy Awards. He is known for classic films like It Happened One Night, Mr. Deeds Goes to Town, and It’s a Wonderful Life, which have become beloved and enduring works of cinema.
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