In the great wealth, the great firmament of your nation's generosities this particular choice may perhaps be found by future generations as a trifle eccentric, but the mere fact of it . . . the prodigal, pure, human kindness of it . . . must be seen as a beautiful star in that firmament which shines upon me at this moment, dazzling me a little, but filling me with warmth of the extraordinary elation, the euphoria that happens to so many of us at the first breath of the majestic glow of a new tomorrow.
We ape, we mimic, we mock. We act. - Laurence Olivier
We ape, we mimic, we mock. We act.
- Laurence Olivier
Above all, you must remain open and fresh and alive to any new idea. - Laurence Olivier
Above all, you must remain open and fresh and alive to any new idea.
If he was lost for a moment, he would dive straight back into its honey. - Laurence Olivier
If he was lost for a moment, he would dive straight back into its honey.
Don't waste your time striving for perfection; instead, strive for excellence - doing your best. - Laurence Olivier
Don't waste your time striving for perfection; instead, strive for excellence - doing your best.
Have a very good reason for everything you do. - Laurence Olivier
Have a very good reason for everything you do.
Living is strife and torment, disappointment and love and sacrifice, golden sunsets and black storms. I said that some time ago, and today I do not t… - Laurence Olivier
Living is strife and torment, disappointment and love and sacrifice, golden sunsets and black storms. I said that some time ago, and today I do not t…
Acting is a masochistic form of exhibitionism. It is not quite the occupation of an adult. - Laurence Olivier
Acting is a masochistic form of exhibitionism. It is not quite the occupation of an adult.
The humility to prepare and the self-confidence to bring it off. - Laurence Olivier
The humility to prepare and the self-confidence to bring it off.
Don't be afraid to be outrageous; the critics will shoot you down anyway. - Laurence Olivier
Don't be afraid to be outrageous; the critics will shoot you down anyway.
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