Applause is an instinctive, unconscious act expressing the sympathy between actors and audience. Just as our art demands more instinct than intellect in its exercise, so we demand of those who watch us an apppreciation of the simple unconscious kind… — Ellen Terry Copy Share Image
The picture of me is nearly finished, and I think it is magnificent. The green and blue of the dress is splendid, and the expression as Lady Macbeth holds the crown over her head is quite wonderful. — Ellen Terry Copy Share Image
There is all the difference in the world between departure from recognised rules by one who has learned to obey them, and neglect of… — Ellen Terry Copy Share Image
Only a great actor finds the difficulties of the actor's art infinite. — Ellen Terry Copy Share Image
No amount of skill on the part of the actress can make up for the loss of youth. — Ellen Terry Copy Share Image
Imagination! Imagination! I put it first years ago, when I was asked what qualities I thought necessary for success upon the stage. And I… — Ellen Terry Copy Share Image
Not until we have learned to be useful can we afford to do what we like. — Ellen Terry Copy Share Image
Wonderful women! Have you ever thought how much we all, and women especially, owe to Shakespeare for his vindication of women in these fearless,… — Ellen Terry Copy Share Image
Coroners' inquests by learned societies can't make Shakespeare a dead man. — Ellen Terry Copy Share Image
Conceit is an insuperable obstacle to all progress. On the other hand, it is of little use to take criticism in a slavish spirit… — Ellen Terry Copy Share Image
If it is the mark of the artist to love art before everything, to renounce everything for its sake, to think all the sweet… — Ellen Terry Copy Share Image
Applause is an instinctive, unconscious act expressing the sympathy between actors and audience. Just as our art demands more instinct than intellect in its… — Ellen Terry Copy Share Image
![“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 the same opinion. Imagination, industry [hard work], and intelligence-the three I's-are all indispensable to the actor, but of these three the…” quote by Ellen Terry](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/b30/ellen-terry-28904_actors_imagination-imagination-i-put-it-first-y_717643.jpg)
