Art Quotes

Beauty, expression, and the human need to create. Artists and thinkers on why art matters.

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"Naturalness is the hardest thing in the world to act."
Lucille Ball
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"Comedy is about truth, and truth is about being brave enough to be yourself."
Lucille Ball
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"The true art of memory is the art of attention."
Red Skelton
R
"If I could say it in words there would be no reason to paint."
Red Skelton
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"I would not want to be caught dead in any of my films."
W.C. Fields
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"The juggler's art is in the timing and precision of the throw."
W.C. Fields
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"I have devoted my life to the art of the juggle, which requires constant practice."
W.C. Fields
W
"The first thing to remember about acting is not to act."
W.C. Fields
"Art is the expression of the soul"
Laurel and Hardy
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"The art of acting is not about pretending; it's about revealing the truth through simplicity."
Buster Keaton
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"I found that physical comedy was the truest form of expression because it transcends language."
Buster Keaton
B
"In life and film, the space between moments matters as much as the moments themselves."
Buster Keaton
B
"All art is an attempt to capture and share what cannot be said."
Buster Keaton
"The real art of acting is knowing who to rehearse with."
Groucho Marx
"The best performance is always the one where you feel nothing at all."
Mae West
A
"Art is the language of the soul."
Aaron Beck
"Comedy is about timing and trust between partners."
Laurel and Hardy
"Art should entertain and bring joy to people."
Laurel and Hardy
"Good art makes people feel something real."
Laurel and Hardy
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"The most important thing in acting is honesty. Once you can fake that, you've got it made."
W.C. Fields
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"There's nothing sacred in show business. It's all a big con."
W.C. Fields
W
"Comedy is a serious business. More serious than tragedy, actually."
W.C. Fields
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"I always made pictures to please myself."
Buster Keaton
B
"If you want to understand me, watch my pictures."
Buster Keaton
B
"A good picture tells its own story without words."
Buster Keaton
B
"The camera is your best friend if you know how to talk to it."
Buster Keaton
B
"Entertainment must come from the heart."
Buster Keaton
B
"The camera never lies, but it always tells a story."
Buster Keaton
B
"True art makes you see the world differently."
Buster Keaton
B
"I made art for art's sake, not for money's sake."
Buster Keaton