More than in any other performing arts the lack of respect for acting seems to spring from the fact that every layman considers himself a valid critic.

Quote by Simone Weil

Topics: Actors And Acting Quotes, Respect Quotes

There is one, and only one, thing in modern society more hideous than crime namely,...

There is one, and only one, thing in modern society more hideous than crime namely,...

Do not allow yourself to be imprisoned by any affection. Keep your solitude. The day,...

Do not allow yourself to be imprisoned by any affection. Keep your solitude. The day,...

The only hope of socialism resides in those who have already brought about in themselves,...

The only hope of socialism resides in those who have already brought about in themselves,...

If we are suffering illness, poverty, or misfortune, we think we shall be satisfied on...

If we are suffering illness, poverty, or misfortune, we think we shall be satisfied on...

Every time that I think of the crucifixion of Christ, I commit the sin of...

Every time that I think of the crucifixion of Christ, I commit the sin of...

One cannot imagine St. Francis of Assisi talking about rights.

One cannot imagine St. Francis of Assisi talking about rights.

Pain is the root of knowledge

Pain is the root of knowledge

Difficult as it is really to listen to someone in affliction, it is just as...

Difficult as it is really to listen to someone in affliction, it is just as...

Attachment is the great fabricator of illusions; reality can be attained only by someone who...

Attachment is the great fabricator of illusions; reality can be attained only by someone who...

For when two beings who are not friends are near each other there is no...

For when two beings who are not friends are near each other there is no...

Beauty always promises, but never gives anything.

Beauty always promises, but never gives anything.

The poison of skepticism becomes, like alcoholism, tuberculosis, and some other diseases, much more virulent...

The poison of skepticism becomes, like alcoholism, tuberculosis, and some other diseases, much more virulent...

A mind enclosed in language is in prison.

A mind enclosed in language is in prison.

As soon as men know that they can kill without fear of punishment or blame,...

As soon as men know that they can kill without fear of punishment or blame,...

Nothing is less instructive than a machine.

Nothing is less instructive than a machine.

Most works of art, like most wines, ought to be consumed in the district of...

Most works of art, like most wines, ought to be consumed in the district of...

Whatever debases the intelligence degrades the entire human being.

Whatever debases the intelligence degrades the entire human being.

Humility is attentive patience.

Humility is attentive patience.

I've never had a humble opinion. If you've got an opinion, why be humble about...

I've never had a humble opinion. If you've got an opinion, why be humble about...

In reality, humility means nothing other than complete honesty about yourself.

In reality, humility means nothing other than complete honesty about yourself.