Brooks Atkinson Quotes

A collection of quotes by Brooks Atkinson.

Brooks Atkinson (1894-1984) was an American theater critic and journalist. He was born in Melrose, Massachusetts and attended Harvard University. Atkinson began his career as a drama critic for The New York Times in 1925, where he remained for over three decades. Known for his insightful and influential reviews, Atkinson played a significant role in shaping the American theater scene. He received a Pulitzer Prize for his contributions to journalism in 1947. Atkinson's work helped elevate theater criticism to a respected art form, and his impact on the world of theater remains significant to this day.

Drop the last year into the silent limbo of the past. Let it

Drop the last year into the silent limbo of the past. Let it go, for it was imperfect, and thank God that it can go.

Brooks Atkinson


It seems not to have been written. It is the quintessence of

It seems not to have been written. It is the quintessence of life. It is the basic truth.

Brooks Atkinson

Life Truth

Don't be condescending to unskilled labor. Try it for a half

Don't be condescending to unskilled labor. Try it for a half a day first.

Brooks Atkinson

Work

I have no objections to churches so long as they do not inte

I have no objections to churches so long as they do not interfere with God's work.

Brooks Atkinson

Religion