Meryl Streep

I think that's the thing about being an actor, is that you're always trying to understand the human condition.

I think that's the thing about being a woman, is that you're always trying to empower other women.

I think that's the thing about being an artist, is that you're always trying to inspire people.

I think that's the thing about being a human being, is that you're always trying to grow and evolve.

I think that's the thing about being an actor, is that you're always trying to challenge yourself.

I think that's the thing about being a woman, is that you're always trying to break down barriers.

I think that's the thing about being an artist, is that you're always trying to make a statement.

I think that's the thing about being a human being, is that you're always trying to find happiness.

I think that's the thing about being an actor, is that you're always trying to bring characters to life.

I think that's the thing about being a woman, is that you're always trying to find your voice.

Acting is not about being someone different. It's finding the similarity in what is apparently different, then finding myself in there.

I have a very good life - I'm lucky enough not to be deprived.

The formula of happiness and success is just being actually myself, in the most real, active and sincere way possible.

Sometimes with my children, I remember exactly how I felt as the child in this situation, not just how it feels to be me.

I just feel that the arts are a really important part of our society.

Guilt is a wasted emotion.

I'm terrible at relaxation.

What makes Shakespeare eternal is his grasp of humanity.

Women are not in danger of being drowned in the sea of information; we're drowning in the sea of irrelevance.

I want to feel that I'm making a difference in the world.