“The Greeks believed that it was a citizen's duty to watch a play. It was a kind of work in that it required attention, judgement, patience, all the social virtues." "And the Greek were conquered by the more practical Romans, Arthur." "Indeed, the Romans built their bridges, but they also spent many centuries wishing they were Greeks. And they, after all, were conquered by the barbarians, or by their own corrupt and small spirits.” HumourTheatreAustraliaTransportationAncient RomePlaysSocial ValuesAncient Greeks1700s Author:Timberlake Wertenbaker
“When I say my prayers I have a terrible doubt. How can I be sure God is forgiving me? What if he will forgive me, but hasn't forgiven me yet? That's why I don't want to die, Sir. That's why I can't die. Not until I am sure. Are you sure?” God S Forgiveness Book:Our Country's Good Source: Our Country's Good
“Being laughed at is excellent preparation for marriage.” PreparationExcellentLaughed Book:The Ash Girl Source: The Ash Girl
“To love the right person is a comedy. To love the wrong person is a tragedy.” PersonsComedyTragedyRight PersonWrong Person Author:Timberlake Wertenbaker
“I'd forgotten how arrogant people are in the theater, I'm agreeing to starve for a year and he seems to think I should be pleased to have the part.” PeopleThinkingShouldYearsSeemsTheaterForgottenArrogantArrogant People Book:Plays Source: Plays