A text may be superbly written, exquisitely subtle, deeply meaningful, but still seem like a luxury extra, something we add to the already well-stocked store of our reading experience. Michel Faber adddeeplyexperience Change image and share on social
A text of Tibetan Buddhism describes the time of death as a unique opportunity for spiritual liberation from the cycles of death and rebirth and a period that determines our next incarnation. Stanislav Grof buddhismcycledeath Change image and share on social
A textbook requires a consistent sense of style and a linear structure, hallmarks of a single authorial presence. An encyclopedia doesn't. Clive Thompson authorialconsistentencyclopedia Change image and share on social
A thank-you can be just as meaningful as a soulful ten-page message. Drew Barrymore meaningfulmessagepage Change image and share on social
A theater is being given over to market forces, which means that a whole generation that should be able to do theater as well as see it is being completely deprived. Vanessa Redgrave completelydepriveforce Change image and share on social
A theater person should know what holds an audience and what does not. Robert Ludlum audienceholdperson Change image and share on social
A theatre, a literature, an artistic expression that does not speak for its own time has no relevance. Dario Fo artisticexpressionliterature Change image and share on social
A theatre is not a blank page for editorial, it is not a soapbox or a Tannoy system: it is a conscience that wakes with what is happening in the space, and wakes further still in response to what people are making of it. Andrew O'Hagan blankconscienceeditorial share on social
A theatre is the most important sort of house in the world because that's where people are shown what they could be if they wanted and what they'd like to be if they dared to and what they really are. Tove Jansson darehouseimportant Change image and share on social
A theatre receives recognition through its initiative, which is indispensable for first-rate performances. Franz Liszt indispensableinitiativeperformance Change image and share on social