81 Quotes by Laurence Olivier

The humility to prepare and the self-confidence to bring it off.

Don't waste your time striving for perfection; instead, strive for excellence - doing your best.

Don’t waste your time striving for perfection; instead, strive for excellence – doing your best.

Striving for perfection is the greatest stopper there is. You’ll be afraid you can’t achieve it. It’s your excuse to yourself for not doing anything. Instead, strive for excellence, doing your best.

I don’t know what is better than the work that is given to the actor-to teach the human heart the knowledge of itself.

Shakespeare – The nearest thing in incarnation to the eye of God.

When you’re a young man, Macbeth is a character part. When you’re older, it’s a straight part.

Don’t be afraid to be outrageous; the critics will shoot you down anyway.

Art is a little bit larger than life – it’s an exhalation of life and I think you probably need a little touch of madness.