You hand the baton on, and that's why roles like 'Medea' resonate for years and years, as each new actor comes to it.
Diana RiggRead
I never relied on my beauty for anything. It was one of those things that was inevitable; you have a bit of philosophy about it. I didn't go into mourning.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes that beauty should not be a source of reliance or self-worth.
Diana Rigg reflects on the transient nature of beauty and highlights the importance of inner strength and philosophy. Instead of mourning the inevitable changes brought by aging or the loss of beauty, she suggests adopting a thoughtful perspective that values more substantial qualities over superficial ones.
Themes
BeautyPhilosophySelf-WorthInner StrengthAging
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about self-esteem, someone might quote this to inspire confidence beyond physical appearance.
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