The only reason for time is so that everything doesn't happen at once.
The historian's first duty is to tell the truth as he sees it, regardless of whom it pleases or displeases.
Every material has its own intelligence.
"Writing is a way of thinking, it's a way of working things out."
The key to a great performance is listening. It's not just about delivering your lines, but really hearing what the other actors are saying and responding truthfully.