Tiny Panda Quotes
Quotes by Tom Stoppard
Tom Stoppard, born on July 3, 1937, in Zlin, Czechoslovakia, is a celebrated British playwright known for his sharp wit and profound explorations of philosophical themes. After escaping the turmoil of World War II, Stoppard's family settled in England, where he began his remarkable career. His notable works, including "Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead" and "Arcadia," have left an indelible mark on modern theater. Stoppard’s legacy endures as a master of blending comedy with existential inquiry, inviting audiences to ponder the complexities of life.
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"Skill without imagination is craftsmanship and gives us many useful objects such as wickerwork picnic baskets. Imagination without skill gives us modern art."
Tom Stoppard"A healthy attitude is contagious but don't wait to catch it from others. Be a carrier."
Tom Stoppard
"I don't think writers are sacred, but words are. They deserve respect. If you get the right ones in the right order, you can nudge the world a little or make a poem which children will speak for you when you're dead."
Tom Stoppard"All your life, you live so close to truth, it becomes a permanent blur in the corner of your eye. And when something nudges it into outline, it is like being ambushed by a grotesque."
Tom Stoppard"The printed word is no longer as in demand as when I was of the age of pupils or even at the age of the teachers teaching them."
Tom Stoppard"Chekhov was capable of casually tossing off deplorable comments in his letters, combined with a very modern anger against anti-Semitism."
Tom Stoppard