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Constantin Stanislavski Quotes about Inspiration

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When an actor is completely absorbed by some profoundly moving objective so that he throws his whole being passionately into its execution, he reaches a state we call inspiration.

When an actor is completely absorbed by some profoundly moving objective so that he throws his whole being passionately into its execution, he reaches a state we call inspiration.

Constantin Stanislavski
Moving, Inspiration, Actors
Constantin Stanislavski (2013). “An Actor Prepares”, p.268, A&C Black

The main difference between the art of the actor and all other arts is that every other [non-performing] artist may create whenever he is in the mood of inspiration. But the artist of the stage must be the master of his own inspiration, and must know how to call it forth at the hour announced on the posters of the theatre. This is the chief secret of our art.

Constantin Stanislavski
Art, Inspiration, Differences

Of course, if you have thought up to now that an actor relies merely on inspiration you will have to change your mind. Talent without work is nothing more than raw unfinished material.

Constantin Stanislavski
Inspiration, Mind, Actors
Constantin Stanislavski (2013). “An Actor Prepares”, p.78, A&C Black

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