Acceptance Quote by Edward Albee
“There are two things that a playwright can have. Success or failure. I imagine there are dangers in both. Certainly the danger of being faced with indifference or hostility is discouraging, and it may be that success - acceptance if it's too quick, too lightning-quick - can turn the heads of some people.”
About This Quote
Source Play: Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, 1962
Playwrights face danger in both success and failure; success can bring hostile scrutiny, while failure invites indifference.
In simple terms: Both success and failure bring risks for playwrights.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and balance the risks of acclaim and neglect.
Themes
art
risk
recognition
criticism
success
failure
Mood
anxious
reflective
Type
cautionary
observational
When to use this quote
- theatre production
- publishing a
- media interviews
- award ceremonies
Key Concepts
creative vulnerability
public perception
career dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you handle praise that feels threatening?
- What strategies protect against indifference?
A Different Perspective
Success may attract unwanted attention; failure can lead to silence.
