Alec Guinness quotes

Alec Guinness was a renowned English actor known for his versatility on stage and screen. His performances in films such as "The Bridge on the River Kwai" and "Star Wars" earned him critical acclaim and worldwide fame. He remains celebrated for his subtle artistry and profound influence on generations of actors. Here are 8 of his quotes:

There seems to be no end to the senseless wickedness done on this little planet in a minor solar system, and we puny mortals appear to be decreasing in importance so far as the universe is concerned. (Alec Guinness)

An actor is totally vulnerable. His total personality is exposed to critical judgment - his intellect, his bearing, his diction, his whole appearance. In short, his ego.

Alec Guinness

Essentially, I'm a small-part actor who's been lucky enough to play leading roles for most of his life.

Alec Guinness

A superb tenor voice, like a silver trumpet muffled in silk.

Alec Guinness

I don't know what else I could do but pretend to be an actor.

Alec Guinness

...nothing is desperately important and the joy of life is just looking at it.

Alec Guinness

Failure has a thousand explanations. Success doesn't need one.

Alec Guinness

Who is more foolish? The fool or the fool that follows it?

Alec Guinness

Alec Guinness

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Occupation: English Actor
Born: April 2, 1914
Died: August 5, 2000
Quotes count: 8
Wikipedia: Alec Guinness

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