Quote by Samuel Johnson

Players, Sir! I look on them as no better than creatures set upon tables and joint stools to make faces and produce laughter, like dancing dogs.

Players, Sir! I look on them as no better than creatures set

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In this quote, the speaker expresses a disdainful view of actors, referring to them as mere entertainment tools. They degrade performers, viewing them as inferior beings whose purpose is to amuse the audience, much like dancing dogs. The quote reveals a perception of actors as disposable creatures, diminishing their talent and disregarding their creative contributions to art and storytelling.

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