Quotes by Theodore Bikel

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)

All too often arrogance accompanies strength, and we must never assume that justice is on the side of the strong. The use of power must always be accompanied by moral choice. (Theodore Bikel)

Audiences are audiences. (Theodore Bikel)

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)

But, when I toil in the field of Jewish culture which I frequently do, I am indeed a Jewish artist. (Theodore Bikel)

By showing hunger, deprivation, starvation and brutality, as well as endurance and nobility, documentaries inform, prod our memories, even stir us to action. Such films do battle for our very soul. (Theodore Bikel)

Every actor wants to direct. (Theodore Bikel)

Having come to live in this age is as though one were to have entered another country. Learn its language or risk being left out. (Theodore Bikel)

I am a universalist, passionately devoted to the cause of equality within the human family. (Theodore Bikel)

I am determined to give the Yiddish language a fighting chance to survive. (Theodore Bikel)