Art Quotes

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

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"Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life."
Bruce Lee
"The interesting thing about acting is that everybody has an opinion."
Al Pacino
"The key to a great film is the story, not the budget."
Al Pacino
"Forget about style; forget about all that, and just play."
Al Pacino
"I'm not a very good liar, but I believe strongly in the parts I play."
Al Pacino
"I am an actor first, a star second."
Al Pacino
"Every character is a piece of you."
Al Pacino
"The stage is always more satisfying than the screen."
Al Pacino
"I don't play characters for the money. I play them because I love them."
Al Pacino
"Art is about expression, not perfection."
Al Pacino
"You play a character for so long, it's hard to shake off"
Robert De Niro
"I respect the craft of acting deeply"
Robert De Niro
"Cinema is a powerful medium for storytelling"
Robert De Niro
"Art is the expression of the soul."
Pierce Brosnan
"Art transforms the human spirit."
Pierce Brosnan
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"Being exposed to different things, you develop taste"
Arnold Schwarzenegger
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"When you perform, you are out of yourself"
Arnold Schwarzenegger
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"Dance is meditation in motion - it heals the soul."
Jean-Claude Van Damme
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"Art is the soul's conversation with the world."
Jean-Claude Van Damme
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"Art is about expressing what's inside you in a way only you can do it."
Sylvester Stallone
"Art is the language of the soul that transcends all boundaries."
Pierce Brosnan
"The hardest thing about being an actor is getting to a place where you can deliver emotionally while cameras are rolling."
Robert De Niro
"The pursuit of excellence in your craft is more important than commercial success."
Robert De Niro
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"I create art to share happiness with others."
Jackie Chan
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"Art is my way of expressing what words cannot say."
Jackie Chan
"The key to a great film is the screenplay, and understanding the character's journey through every scene."
Al Pacino
"Acting is about listening and reacting to what's happening around you in the moment."
Al Pacino
"Art has the power to change hearts and minds."
Al Pacino
"The script is important, but what you bring to it is irreplaceable."
Al Pacino
"Art is the expression of the self; the more complicated and restricted the method, the less the art."
Bruce Lee