New ideas come into this world somewhat like falling meteors, with a flash and an explosion, and perhaps somebody's castle-roof perforated.

The theatre is the involuntary reflex of the ideas of the crowd.

Art is not about something, Art is something

The actor is too prone to exaggerate his powers; he wants to play Hamlet when his appearance is more suitable to King Lear.

Oscar Wilde: 'Do you mind if I smoke?' Sarah Bernhardt: 'I don't care if you burn.'

Your words are my food, your breath my wine. You are everything to me.

For the theatre one needs long arms... an artiste with short arms can never make a fine gesture.