Sarah Bernhardt

Film & Theater France 1844 – 1923 100 quotes

Divine Sarah of stage melodramas, Bernhardt's dramatic flair made her offstage quips legendary.

Quotes by Sarah Bernhardt

Life is a dream for the wise, a game for the fool, a comedy for the rich, a tragedy for the poor.

Personal Reflection 1897

The soul that sees beauty may sometimes walk alone.

Book 1904

In theater, every night is a premiere.

Speech 1879

Happiness is an angel with a serious face.

Aphorism 1889

My heart is a lonely hunter.

Letter 1913

Film captures the soul in motion.

Interview 1912

Wit is the salt of conversation.

Witty Remark 1876

To be loved is to be fortunate.

Personal Reflection 1906

The artist must be in his world, but not of it.

Book 1894

Stage fright is the tribute the artist pays to the gods.

Professional Observation 1881

I came, I saw, I conquered the hearts of the world.

Speech 1921

Love letters are just the sweepings of passion.

Letter 1872

Theater is life, film is art.

Interview 1914

Aging is a privilege denied to many.

Personal Reflection 1919

My voice is my instrument.

Professional Observation 1886

Genius is eternal patience.

Aphorism 1899

I dance to the music of my soul.

Witty Remark 1908

Every role teaches me something new about humanity.

Speech 1877

Freedom is the oxygen of the soul.

Book 1917

Laughter is the sun that drives winter from the human face.

Personal Reflection 1893