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Theodore Bikel Quotes

Audiences are audiences Picture Quote #1

I created the role of Captain Von Trapp Picture Quote #1

After the advent of the written word, the masses who could not - or were not permitted to - read, were given sermons by the few who could Picture Quote #1

You learn more from the flops than you do from the hits Picture Quote #1

Despite a large body of work in films, TV, theatre and concerts, I am viewed by many as a Jewish artist. I do not resent the label, except for the fact that I disapprove of labels in general Picture Quote #1

But there is a difference here: When Jewish children are murdered, Arabs celebrate the deed. The death of an Arab child is no cause for celebration in Israel Picture Quote #1

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We Jews have a special attachment to the Book. The study of page after page in tomes yellowing with age was obligatory Picture Quote #1

You can’t expect the entire world to come to New York to see you. You have to travel to them Picture Quote #1

After the advent of the written word, the masses who could not - or were not permitted to - read, were given sermons by the few who could Picture Quote #1

But, when I toil in the field of Jewish culture which I frequently do, I am indeed a Jewish artist Picture Quote #1

For I firmly believe that Jewish life, indeed any communal life, can only be organized according to democratic principles Picture Quote #1

I am determined to give the Yiddish language a fighting chance to survive Picture Quote #1

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I do not know who there is among us that can claim to know God’s purpose and God’s intent Picture Quote #1

I know for certain of only one commandment, one obligation, that God imposes upon us, and that is to be compassionate toward other human beings Picture Quote #1

I make no claim that Jewish culture is superior to other cultures or that the Jewish song is better than the song of my neighbor Picture Quote #1

I remain convinced that I can be a true universalist only when I am a better Jew Picture Quote #1

We live in a world of guns, bombs and terror. To conquer hate seems a nigh-impossible task Picture Quote #1

What moves me is neither ethnocentric pride nor sectarian arrogance. I make no claim that Jewish culture is superior to other cultures. But it is mine Picture Quote #1

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For I firmly believe that Jewish life, indeed any communal life, can only be organized according to democratic principles Picture Quote #1

I glory in the fact that a human being has multiple talents and exercises them all with a degree of integrity and artistic proficiency. That’s what I do Picture Quote #1

On the stage you’re there, it’s live. There’s a beginning, a middle, an end. When something is funny you hear it right away Picture Quote #1

Visiting Mr. Green’ is a good play. I enjoy being in it, and I have a wonderful colleague, Aidan deSalaiz, to work with. Audiences like it a lot. What’s not to like? Picture Quote #1

In my mind the city of Ariel is a thorn in Israel’s side and a serious obstacle to peace Picture Quote #1

There is no role I cannot play except a midget Picture Quote #1

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You learn more from the flops than from the hits Picture Quote #1

Accents. I’m very good with accents. I’m exceedingly good Picture Quote #1

In my world, history comes down to language and art Picture Quote #1

I am not a specialist but a general practitioner in the world of the arts Picture Quote #1

I do prefer the stage. It’s really the granddaddy of them all Picture Quote #1

I prefer to choose which traditions to keep and which to let go Picture Quote #1

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Audiences are audiences (Theodore Bikel Quotes) I created the role of Captain Von Trapp (Theodore Bikel Quotes) After the advent of the written word, the masses who could not - or were not permitted to - read, were given sermons by the few who could. (Theodore Bikel Quotes) You learn more from the flops than you do from the hits (Theodore Bikel Quotes) Despite a large body of work in films, TV, theatre and concerts, I am viewed by many as a Jewish artist. I do not resent the label, except for the fact that I disapprove of labels in general (Theodore Bikel Quotes) But there is a difference here: When Jewish children are murdered, Arabs celebrate the deed. The death of an Arab child is no cause for celebration in Israel (Theodore Bikel Quotes) We Jews have a special attachment to the Book. The study of page after page in tomes yellowing with age was obligatory (Theodore Bikel Quotes) You can’t expect the entire world to come to New York to see you. You have to travel to them (Theodore Bikel Quotes) After the advent of the written word, the masses who could not - or were not permitted to - read, were given sermons by the few who could (Theodore Bikel Quotes) But, when I toil in the field of Jewish culture which I frequently do, I am indeed a Jewish artist (Theodore Bikel Quotes) For I firmly believe that Jewish life, indeed any communal life, can only be organized according to democratic principles (Theodore Bikel Quotes) I am determined to give the Yiddish language a fighting chance to survive (Theodore Bikel Quotes) I do not know who there is among us that can claim to know God’s purpose and God’s intent (Theodore Bikel Quotes) I know for certain of only one commandment, one obligation, that God imposes upon us, and that is to be compassionate toward other human beings (Theodore Bikel Quotes) I make no claim that Jewish culture is superior to other cultures or that the Jewish song is better than the song of my neighbor (Theodore Bikel Quotes) I remain convinced that I can be a true universalist only when I am a better Jew (Theodore Bikel Quotes) We live in a world of guns, bombs and terror. To conquer hate seems a nigh-impossible task (Theodore Bikel Quotes) What moves me is neither ethnocentric pride nor sectarian arrogance. I make no claim that Jewish culture is superior to other cultures. But it is mine (Theodore Bikel Quotes) For I firmly believe that Jewish life, indeed any communal life, can only be organized according to democratic principles. (Theodore Bikel Quotes) I glory in the fact that a human being has multiple talents and exercises them all with a degree of integrity and artistic proficiency. That’s what I do. (Theodore Bikel Quotes) On the stage you’re there, it’s live. There’s a beginning, a middle, an end. When something is funny you hear it right away. (Theodore Bikel Quotes) Visiting Mr. Green’ is a good play. I enjoy being in it, and I have a wonderful colleague, Aidan deSalaiz, to work with. Audiences like it a lot. What’s not to like? (Theodore Bikel Quotes) In my mind the city of Ariel is a thorn in Israel’s side and a serious obstacle to peace (Theodore Bikel Quotes) There is no role I cannot play except a midget (Theodore Bikel Quotes) You learn more from the flops than from the hits (Theodore Bikel Quotes) Accents. I’m very good with accents. I’m exceedingly good (Theodore Bikel Quotes) In my world, history comes down to language and art (Theodore Bikel Quotes) I am not a specialist but a general practitioner in the world of the arts (Theodore Bikel Quotes) I do prefer the stage. It’s really the granddaddy of them all (Theodore Bikel Quotes) I prefer to choose which traditions to keep and which to let go (Theodore Bikel Quotes)

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