Edith Evans Quotes
Born: February 8, 1885
Dame Edith Evans, a titan of the English stage, possessed a formidable focus that transformed resilience into an art form. Her philosophy, forged through decades of rigorous theatrical discipline, championed unwavering commitment over fleeting inspiration. Evans believed that true strength lies not in avoiding hardship, but in the elegant, determined navigation of it. Her famously sharp wit and commanding presence were not mere personality traits, but tools of survival in a demanding world. Readers find resonance in her quotes because they distill a profound truth: that grace under pressure is a choice, and focus is the compass that guides us through life’s storms.
Edith Evans Quotes (5)
"When a woman behaves like a man why doesn't she behave like a nice man?"
— Edith Evans"I know that if I'd had to go and take an exam for acting, I wouldn't have got anywhere. You don't take exams for acting, you take your courage."
— Edith Evans"I can't imagine going on when there are no more expectations."
— Edith Evans"A successful artist of any kind has to work so hard that she is justified in refusing to lay down her sceptre until she is placed on the bier."
— Edith Evans"What I want to give in the theatre is beauty, that's what I want to give."
— Edith Evans