Active Quote by Susan Sarandon
“I remember Anthony Perkins saying, "Real is not necessarily interesting." So real is not enough. But what happens as an actor is that you're really trained to listen and to be open and have empathy. It's such a natural consequence that you end up being more political. You can empathize with the mother whose kids are going to be sent to Iraq, or you can emphasize with the mother who is losing their child to a disease. How could you not then be active? So you're automatically drawn to that aspect in the rest of your life.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Talk, 2013
Actors often develop deep empathy through training, leading them to political awareness and activism.
In simple terms: Training builds empathy, prompting political engagement.
Key Takeaway
Use your empathy to act on social issues.
Themes
empathy
politics
activism
art
personal growth
Mood
reflective
determined
hopeful
Type
inspirational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- theatre rehearsals
- community organizing
- public speaking
- advocacy campaigns
Key Concepts
emotional intelligence
social responsibility
identity formation
Questions to Reflect On
- How does your artistic work shape your political views?
- What steps can you take to turn empathy into concrete change?
A Different Perspective
Empathy alone may not translate into effective political action without knowledge.
