Acceptance Quote by Louis Cecile
““Infectious smile has infected tears The laughter strikes with spears I am not dear and they are not sincere Feeling fear I must perform For when I stop the stage is gone””
About This Quote
Source Poem: Stage Anxiety, 2020
The speaker feels fear and insincerity on stage, despite an infectious smile, fearing loss of identity when performance stops.
In simple terms: Stage performance brings fear and loss of self.
Key Takeaway
Find authenticity beyond performance.
Themes
performance
fear
identity
Mood
anxious
poetic
Type
dramatic
emotional
When to use this quote
- live shows
- personal anxiety
Key Concepts
theatre
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What sustains you when the stage ends?
- How do you reconcile public persona with self?
A Different Perspective
Fear can dominate artistic expression.
