Aristotle Quotes

If you string together a set of speeches expressive of character, and well finished in point and diction and thought, you will not produce the essential tragic effect nearly so well as with a play which, however deficient in these respects, yet has a plot and artistically constructed incidents.

Aristotle

Quotes to Explore

Divorce isn't the child's fault. Don't say anything unkind about your ex to the child, because you're really just hurting the child.

Valerie Bertinelli
- You
- Child
- Divorce
When people embrace character, there's latzie. It's the stuffing of a scene that's not written. It's not in the stage direction and it's not in the words. When people embrace character, it informs their living, breathing moments in a scene so well.

Nathan Fillion
- People
- Character
- Words
I was king of the mountain for a long time, well, I don't want that no more. I like to perform every once in a while for people who want to see me, and cut albums of music that is what I'm really about.

Waylon Jennings
- People
- Time
- Music
If I was to do anything besides acting, I would be a fireman or a beat cop. I'd do a regular job.

Manny Montana
- Job
- Acting
- Beat
I was never that famous, but I do think going to college and really getting away from the business and taking a true break is incredibly, incredibly important if you start acting at a young age.

Gaby Hoffmann
- Important
- Business
- True
Stop a minute, right where you are. Relax your shoulders, shake your head and spine like a dog shaking off cold water. Tell that imperious voice in your head to be still.

Barbara Kingsolver
- Stop
- Water
- Dog