Judith Malina Quotes & Sayings

The natural order will emerge only if we let go of the fear of the disorder, we trust each other. — Judith Malina

The League of Independent Theater represents a coming together of actual artistic and theatrical forces that may yet undo the difficulty of our times in maintaining the highest artistic standards in a period of economic crisis. Who can save us from the downhill trend of our economy except the vigor of our arts? Theatre, music and education are our only hopes to lift our times beyond their despair and create a viable, prosperous culture. — Judith Malina

It is better to rage against the preventable suffering/because it leads to the suggestion of gorgeous alternatives/than to express our sadness. — Judith Malina

Tremble: your whole life is a rehearsal for the moment you are in now. — Judith Malina

Twenty-one already, and I still haven't done a thing worth immortality. — Judith Malina

To stand up on the stage is to say to many people: Look at me. How can you do that without speaking the only truth you know? There is no such thing as an uncommitted actor. — Judith Malina

To assault the total culture totally is to be free to use all the fruits of mankind's wisdom and experience without the rotten structure in which these glories are encased and encrusted. — Judith Malina