Charlotte Saunders Cushman Quotes

A collection of quotes by Charlotte Saunders Cushman.

Charlotte Saunders Cushman was an American actress born on July 23, 1816. She gained significant recognition during the 19th century for her performances in both tragic and male Shakespearean roles, challenging gender norms of the time. Cushman was known for her powerful and emotionally charged performances, and she became a celebrated figure in the theatrical world. She also played a vital role in the development of American theater and was one of the first successful American actors to gain international acclaim. Cushman passed away on February 18, 1876, leaving behind a legacy as a trailblazer in the performing arts.

No artist work is so high, so noble, so grand, so enduring,

No artist work is so high, so noble, so grand, so enduring, so important for all time, as the making of character is a child.

Charlotte Saunders Cushman


Art is an absolute mistress; she will not be coquetted with

Art is an absolute mistress; she will not be coquetted with or slighted; she requires the most entire self-devotion, and she repays with grand triumphs.

Charlotte Saunders Cushman