Honesty Quote by Sam Wanamaker
“What I want is an international monument to the world's greatest playwright. It would be an attraction that would be both educational and an automatic sight for tourists, like St Paul's and the Tower of London. It would be built with honesty and integrity not another Disneyland, but as nearly as possible a replica of the original Globe Theatre.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Opening remarks for the reconstruction of Shakespeare's Globe, London, 1974
He envisions a monumental, honest tribute to Shakespeare that educates and attracts tourists, contrasting with commercial theme parks
In simple terms: Build a true, educational Shakespeare monument for visitors
Key Takeaway
Create an authentic, educational Shakespeare landmark
Themes
culture
heritage
education
tourism
integrity
Mood
proud
inspirational
determined
Type
visionary
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- City tourism planning
- cultural funding
- heritage education
- public engagement
- architectural design
Key Concepts
Historical preservation
public art
authenticity
urban planning
Questions to Reflect On
- How can authenticity be balanced with tourist appeal?
- What role should honesty play in cultural monuments?
A Different Perspective
Funding and political support may be challenging for non‑commercial projects
![“Totus mundus agit histrionem. (All the World's a Stage.) " [Motto of William Shakespeare's Globe Theatre (f. 1599) and its acting company, The King's Men; taken from the first play to be performed on the new stage.]” quote by William Shakespeare](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/337/william-shakespeare-4_acting_totus-mundus-agit-histrionem-all-the-wor_1142758.jpg)
