Critic Quote by Orson Welles
“It would be so much better if the critics would come, not on first nights, but on last nights, when they could exercise their undoubted flair for funeral orations.”
About This Quote
Source Film: The Stranger (unreleased script), 1946
The quote humorously suggests that critics are most effective when they appear at the end, delivering final judgments.
In simple terms: Critics shine at the conclusion.
Embrace final feedback.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- theater reviews
- film premieres
- academic defenses
- political debates
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When is early critique most valuable?
- How does timing affect impact?
May undervalue early constructive criticism.