Work for the actor lies essentially in two areas: the ability to consistently create reality and the ability to express that reality.

If we cannot see the possibility of greatness, how can we dream it?

Good health is the most important thing. More than success. More than money. More than power.

Acting is the most personal of our crafts. The make-up of a human being - his physical, mental and emotional habits - influence his acting to a much greater extent than commonly recognized.

Seventy-five percent of great art is hard work only about twenty-five percent is great talent.

Work for the actor lies essentially in two areas: the ability to consistently create reality and the ability to express that reality.

Like the Bible, Stanislavsky's basic texts on acting can be quoted to any purpose.