Applause is an instinctive, unconscious act expressing the sympathy between actors and audience. Just as our art demands more instinct than intellect…

- Ellen Terry

Conceit is an insuperable obstacle to all progress.

- Ellen Terry

Security is mortal's chiefest enemy.

- Ellen Terry

Before you can be eccentric, you must know where the circle is.

- Ellen Terry

Only a great actor finds the difficulties of the actor's art infinite.

- Ellen Terry

Vary the pace. ... it is one of the foundations of all good acting.

- Ellen Terry

There is all the difference in the world between departure from recognised rules by one who has learned to obey them, and neglect of them through wan…

- Ellen Terry

Imagination! Imagination! I put it first years ago, when I was asked what qualities I thought necessary for success upon the stage. And I am still of…

- Ellen Terry

Not until we have learned to be useful can we afford to do what we like.

- Ellen Terry