When an actor is completely absorbed by some profoundly moving objective so that he throws his whole being passionately into its execution, he reaches a state we call inspiration.

Unless the theatre can ennoble you, make you a better person, you should flee from it.

Remember: there are no small parts, only small actors.

Gratuitous cruelty borders on the pathological, psychotic and that becomes uninteresting because there is no choice.

In spite of my great admiration for individual splendid talents I do not accept the star system. Collective creative effort is the root of our kind of art. That requires ensemble acting and whoever mars that ensemble is committing a crime not only against his comrades but also against the very art of which he is the servant.

What is important to me is not the truth outside myself, but the truth within myself.

Create your own method. Don't depend slavishly on mine. Make up something that will work for you! But keep breaking traditions, I beg you.