Patrick Stewart Quotes

I am not political. It is not my job. But I would be happy if politicians could read my work and draw some conclusions from it.

People like me in the entertainment industry can contribute to social change through our work.

I'm a sort of political person, and I feel that there's a kind of ineradicably political dimension to theater, to all theater, whether it's overtly political or not.

I have a very strong political outlook, and that is something I'd like to take more responsibility for in my life. I don't believe in utilising certain aspects of the power I have with celebrity to push that forward, but I would like to make some films that address some of those political issues.

I've really tried to use the power of film to effect change.

My acting and activism go hand-in-hand, and they really support one another.

I passed blindly many things which belong to real and political life.

I can't imagine myself outside any kind of social or political involvement. Yes, I'm a writer, but I live in this world, and my writing doesn't exist on a separate level. And if people know who I am and read my books, well, good; that way, if I have something more to say, then everyone benefits.

Any form of art is a form of power; it has impact, it can affect change - it can not only move us, it makes us move.

You weren't going to the theater to change the world, but you had a chance to affect the world, the thinking and the feelings of the world.

Actors are agents of change. A film, a piece of theater, a piece of music, or a book can make a difference. It can change the world.

I know there are a lot of musicians and a lot of artists, and there are a lot of writers and other people who inspire young people, but I'd like to see somebody in political life be able to connect and make these choices that we need to make in Washington real in terms of people's lives.

Developing compassion for Congress and politicians is a good way to begin practicing the new social activism if you want to make effective changes in the world. Perhaps the most startling new insight of all is that there is no other way to effectively change the world.

Ever since the Greek tragedies, artists have, from time to time, asked themselves how they might influence ongoing political events.

As I got older, with my work, I became aware of the responsibility of film, and I feel one of the best ways I can apply myself as an actor, is to go beyond movie stardom and celebrity.

Anytime you can be a part of something that hopefully tries to make a cultural contribution, I love the idea of that.

The impact of a conscious artist is necessary, and it ripples through the world.

I'm not interested in showing a politician falling over; it's about the issue and making people think differently about that.

They can not go from door to door and not directly contact other people's lives. Their sympathy and understanding is bringing I believe, a new note into political life and is going to have a more far-reaching effect upon the policies of governments, than any of us realize.

The day Obama got into office, rap was less important because Obama gave kids an alternative. But will rap ever go away? No. There will always be a need for poets.

I'm used to my films having little effect on making the world a better place.

Our leaders have to stop ignoring the impact that culture is having on our nation.

Film can be a tool for change; it can start a debate.

When I was very young, I took no interest in party politics. My line of interest was how can you be part of an influence to the society that you live in.

I'm an actor. I love acting and being able to use my love, my passion, to also contribute to making this a better society, a better democracy, and a better country.