After the advent of the written word, the masses who could not - or were not permitted to - read, were given sermons by the few who could. Theodore Bikel adventmassepermit Change image and share on social
Must we be put to shame by much smaller and poorer countries, by Ireland, France, Austria or Sweden, who have understood that a nation's support of its arts is a matter of both national pride and cultural survival? Theodore Bikel artaustriacountry share on social
In my mind the city of Ariel is a thorn in Israel's side and a serious obstacle to peace. Theodore Bikel arielcityisrael Change image and share on social
I'm exceedingly proud of being an actor, but I never recommend it to anyone. Theodore Bikel actorexceedinglyproud Change image and share on social
I refuse to do shows that are narrowly constructed, that appeal to only one sentiment. I do a lot of Jewish material in front of non-Jews and a lot of non-Jewish material in front of Jews on the simple theory that the non-Jews are entitled to a glimpse of a Jewish world and the Jews are entitled to a glimpse of the world. Theodore Bikel appealconstructentitle share on social
I have always striven to raise the voice of hope for a world where hate gives way to respect and oppression to liberation. Theodore Bikel hatehopeliberation Change image and share on social
I do prefer the stage. It's really the granddaddy of them all. Theodore Bikel granddaddypreferstage Change image and share on social
But, when I toil in the field of Jewish culture which I frequently do, I am indeed a Jewish artist. Theodore Bikel artistculturefield Change image and share on social
It's a sad thing to contemplate, but I'm the last surviving cast member of 'The African Queen.' Theodore Bikel africancastcontemplate Change image and share on social
I am a universalist, passionately devoted to the cause of equality within the human family. Theodore Bikel devoteequalityfamily Change image and share on social