Konstantin Stanislavski quotes

Konstantin Stanislavski was a Russian actor and theatre director known for developing the system of realistic acting known as method acting. Born in 1863, Stanislavski revolutionized the world of theatre with his innovative approach to acting. His techniques have been used by actors worldwide to create authentic and compelling performances. Stanislavski's influence can still be seen in modern acting schools and techniques. Learn more about this legendary figure in the world of theatre and his lasting impact on the art of acting.

If you are looking for something, don't go sit on the seashore and expect it to come and find you; you must search, search, search with all the stubbornness in you!

- Konstantin Stanislavski

Everyone at every minute of his life must feel something. Only the dead have no sensations.

- Konstantin Stanislavski

The greatest wisdom is to realize one's lack of it.

- Konstantin Stanislavski

Talent is nothing but a prolonged period of attention and shortened period of mental assimilation.

- Konstantin Stanislavski

If you have a rifle, hanging on the wall in the first act, it should fire in the last act.

- Konstantin Stanislavski

Doubt is the enemy of creativeness.

- Konstantin Stanislavski