Meryl Streep

Film & Theater USA 1949 98 quotes

Chameleon in Sophie's Choice, Streep's versatility brought quotable emotional authenticity to roles.

Quotes by Meryl Streep

Theater teaches you to be present.

Interview 1978

I regret nothing, except perhaps not eating more chocolate.

Interview 2016

Empathy is seeing with the eyes of another.

Speech 2009

Family is the most important thing.

Interview 2001

Politics is personal.

Speech 2017

Acting requires vulnerability.

Interview 1984

Wisdom comes from experience.

Interview 2012

I don't take myself seriously, but I take my work seriously.

Interview 1993

Love is the only force capable of transforming an enemy into a friend.

Speech 2005

The best revenge is massive success.

Interview 1987

Film allows you to reach millions.

Interview 1999

Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions.

Interview 2013

Equality is the soul of liberty.

Speech 2015

Laughter is an instant vacation.

Interview 2000

Art should comfort the disturbed and disturb the comfortable.

Speech 2008

Live as if you were to die tomorrow.

Interview 2018

I'm an observer of life.

Interview 1994

Change is the law of life.

Speech 2010