The litmus test for whether I want to take on a role or not is usually fear. If I'm afraid of it, then I want to do it. Brit Marling afraidfearlitmus Change image and share on social
When I was a kid and going to the movies I was overwhelmed by the way women were always second-class citizens in the film. Brit Marling citizenclassfilm Change image and share on social
One of the great pleasures of acting is surrendering to someone else's point of view of the world - living inside a character and a story that never would have come out of your mind or heart. Brit Marling actcharactergreat Change image and share on social
Nothing seemed as scary as waking up at 40 and realizing that I had not lived a very courageous life. Brit Marling courageouslifelive Change image and share on social
We're always just telling stories, and stories are always just approximations of the truth. It's never the truth exactly. Brit Marling approximationstorytell Change image and share on social
So writing became a way to get to act in things that I thought were meaningful, and hopefully write stronger roles for other women. Brit Marling actmeaningfulrole Change image and share on social
Modern life has gotten so strange, we all get 150 emails and text messages a day, and it's hard when things are moving that quickly to keep that sense of wonder about being alive. Brit Marling alivedayemail Change image and share on social
I feel like I'm a much better person when I'm developing my imagination and my innocence and my vulnerability. I like that version of me better than the version where I'm just working on my analytical mind. Brit Marling analyticdevelopfeel share on social
Life is beautiful because it doesn't last. Brit Marling beautifullife Change image and share on social
I learned from my parents the idea that, if you are devoted enough and you want to study something enough, you can really teach yourself anything. Brit Marling devoteidealearn Change image and share on social
