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.”
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.
Assess works independently of bias.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- theater reviews
- literary analysis
- academic debate
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you separate form from content?
- When is subject matter essential to evaluation?
Some subjects inherently provoke strong reactions.