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Actor Quote by Edward Albee

“If a man writes a brilliant enough play in praise of something that is universally loathed, the play, if it is good and well enough written, should not be knocked down because of its approach to its subject.” quote by Edward Albee
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“If a man writes a brilliant enough play in praise of something that is universally loathed, the play, if it is good and well enough written, should not be knocked down because of its approach to its subject.”

Edward Albee

About This Quote

Source Play: "The Goat, or Who Is Sylvia?" (1971)

A well-crafted work should be judged on merit, not subject matter.

In simple terms: Judge art by quality, not topic.

Key Takeaway

Assess works independently of bias.

Themes

art critique subjectivity

Mood

thoughtful analytical

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • theater reviews
  • literary analysis
  • academic debate

Key Concepts

aesthetic judgment ethical criticism

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you separate form from content?
  • When is subject matter essential to evaluation?
A Different Perspective

Some subjects inherently provoke strong reactions.

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