Audience Quote by Tom Stoppard
“Audiences know what to expect, and that is all that they are prepared to believe in.”
About This Quote
Source Play: The Real Thing, 1982
Audiences accept only what they are prepared to believe, limiting expectations.
In simple terms: Expectations shape perception.
Challenge audience expectations.
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When to use this quote
- film
- politics
- advertising
- education
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How to expand audience openness?
- What breaks preconceived notions?
Rigid expectations can stifle innovation.