Quote by Ronald Reagan

You know, it was only a generation ago that actors couldn't be buried in the churchyard.

You know, it was only a generation ago that actors couldn't

Summary

This quote highlights how societal norms and attitudes towards certain professions can change over time. It implies that actors were not considered respectable enough to be buried in churchyards, reflecting the prejudice and discrimination they faced. However, within a generation, these biases have transformed, indicating the evolution of perception and acceptance of actors in society.

By Ronald Reagan

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