Ron Silver quotes

Ron Silver was an American actor, director, and political activist known for his versatile roles in film, television, and theater. His performances ranged from intense dramas to dynamic political portrayals, earning him critical acclaim and awards. He was also recognized for his outspoken views and active involvement in public affairs. Here are 34 of his quotes:

I don't even like to use the word relationship. I don't know what it means. (Ron Silver)
I was immature the way I handled the business. I saw myself as a tribune of the people. View quote
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You have to think an awful lot about your motivations or people's behavioral intentions or what their body language can indicate or what's really going on or what makes people sometimes do, sometimes, the irrational things they do. View quote
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Artists speak the truth to the public without fear of retribution or damage to their careers. View quote
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Nothing gets a bigger laugh than when you refer to things like ethics or human rights. View quote
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Anyone who devotes time and attention to what makes people tick, to me, is a smart person. View quote
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I think it's good to meet smart people and talk. View quote
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If you don't think you want to go on a train and read the paper every day and work from nine to six at night, there was something about the uncertainty when I was younger which was very attractive. View quote
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I had no desire from an early age to be on the stage. View quote
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In Europe, people in the arts are considered part of the intelligentsia; they are considered part of the elite. View quote
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Nobody has a franchise on what is good. (Ron Silver)
But some actors I have met possess an intelligence that I can only dream of. It's about character, it's about behavior. They understand things about people that I simply don't see. View quote
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But why should I run for office and lose what little influence I have? View quote
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For about the first ten years of my career, I wasn't terribly motivated. View quote
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I do believe all actors are smart. View quote
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I kind of dwindled into acting. View quote
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I saw and I met a lot of people who were in the field. It also provided a context in which I came to respect what the actor did, because I saw how difficult it actually was to do. View quote
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I think you have an obligation to be an optimist. Because if you're not, nothing will change. View quote
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I'm a 9/11 Republican. View quote
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Then I realized that to be really good at this requires a lot of energy and concentration and skill. View quote
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Too often in the past, U.S. leaders have forced Israel to pay the price for American strategic interests in the Middle East - through concessions in the peace process as well as passivity in the face of Iraqi attacks. (Ron Silver)
The twentieth century has exhibited a barbarism and lack of respect for human life on a massive scale just about unknown before. View quote
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Acting is not about knowing all this stuff; it's about character. View quote
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It's not like I'm the most famous person in the world. View quote
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If I don't see my kids for six days, I start to get withdrawal pains. View quote
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Ron Silver

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Occupation: American Actor
Born: July 2, 1946
Died: March 15, 2009
Quotes count: 34