Actors Quote by Constantin Stanislavski

“Young actors, fear your admirers! Learn in time, from your first steps, to hear, understand and love the cruel truth about yourselves. Find out who can tell you that truth and talk of your art only with those who can tell you the truth.”

Constantin Stanislavski

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