Barbara Hershey Quotes
Born: February 5, 1948
Barbara Hershey, a luminous presence in Hollywood for over five decades, is celebrated not only for her award-winning performances but for a profound personal philosophy rooted in mindfulness and peace. Her journey from a young actress to an elder stateswoman of the craft is marked by a deep commitment to inner stillness and authentic living. Hershey’s quotes resonate because they emerge from a life of quiet observation and hard-won wisdom, offering gentle guidance on navigating chaos with grace. She teaches that true power lies in presence, not perfection, inspiring audiences to find calm amidst life’s storms.
Barbara Hershey Quotes (12)
"Yes, it was love at first sight. I feel that after all these years, I have finally found my soul mate."
— Barbara Hershey"I am not afraid of aging, but more afraid of people's reactions to my aging."
— Barbara Hershey"It's also very painful, because I feel, and I know, probably all women my age and older feel like we're better and have more to give and are more fun now."
— Barbara Hershey"I just think Australia tends to make very good movies, so if someone hands me an Australian or an American film script I would guess the Australian film would be more intriguing."
— Barbara Hershey"I know actors come around and they always talk like that, but I don't do publicity if I don't like the film."
— Barbara Hershey"I like the sensibility of Australian film a lot and the crews are fantastic. Great characters, wonderful people and no line between - I think in Hollywood they have this line between actors and crew a lot, and that just didn't exist, which I really appreciated."
— Barbara Hershey"I look back on my life like everybody does but not just career. I mean I look back on my life as a whole, so I don't think that I dwell there or anything and in terms of work I hope that there is a lot in front of me."
— Barbara Hershey"I loved that it was about human relationships and then it was a mystery without falling into the trap of a thriller per se, because it pulled you in through people rather than through events or effects."
— Barbara Hershey"So I was always passionate about it and felt that it was sort of the golden thread inside me in terms of what I was supposed to do in terms of work but I think I have relaxed a lot in terms of the actual experience and actually enjoy it more and enjoy the people more."
— Barbara Hershey"Sydney's a beautiful city. It was a great experience."
— Barbara Hershey"That's what everyone said attracted them to Lantana - I call it an adult mystery, because it's not a thriller in the sense of that other way, but it is a mystery."
— Barbara Hershey"Yes, it was love at first sight. I feel that after all these years, I have finally found my soul mate."
— Barbara Hershey