Quote by Denis Diderot

I have often seen an actor laugh off the stage, but I don't remember ever having seen one weep.

I have often seen an actor laugh off the stage, but I don't

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This quote implies that actors, despite their ability to enact emotions on stage, rarely exhibit genuine emotions, specifically sadness, off stage. It suggests that actors are adept at portraying joy or laughter but tend to conceal their own vulnerabilities or inner turmoil. The quote may highlight the difference between an actor's role in entertaining others and their own personal emotions, suggesting that their public persona differs from their private experiences.

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