Who said "The stage demands honesty in a way life rarely does."?

This quote is attributed to Sergei Diaghilev.

The stage demands honesty in a way life rarely does. - Sergei Diaghilev

"The stage demands honesty in a way life rarely does."

Sergei Diaghilev Truth

Impresario & Entrepreneur Russian 1872–1929

"Astonish me!"

"I want you to steal."

"The public always prefers entertainment to art."

"Art should be ephemeral."

"Lucy, you got some 'splainin' to do!"

"You must always be honest with the people you love."

"Truth always comes out in the end."

"Honesty is always the best policy."