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Assassins Quotes

Sharp lines on danger, betrayal, and hidden threats

This collection gathers reflections on assassins as a subject in theater, history, and public life, touching on how a famous musical examined political killing and how scrutiny follows public figures. It also includes wry lines about the different kinds of danger a person in the spotlight can face. For related themes of deception, see Being Lied To quotes.

Last Updated on May 30, 2021

Parents
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Nov 07, 2020

Both of my parents are actors and directors and whatnot. My dad loves really solid, old school, Broadway musicals, and one of them is 'Assassins' by Stephen Sondheim. All of the successful or non-successful assassins that have ever existed in the United States come together, and they talk about their killing or attempts through songs.

Quotes by Will Rothhaar

Politics
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Nov 07, 2020

We're in such a volatile climate right now politically. I think they didn't want Assassins to not succeed due to popular opinion and politics, versus on its own merits. I can respect that.

Quotes by Neil Patrick Harris

Me
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Nov 07, 2020

I thought the Secret Service would protect me from the press, but they were at my house to protect me from assassins with guns, not with assassins with pencils.

Quotes by Michael Reagan

Idealism
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Nov 07, 2020

Words without actions are the assassins of idealism.

Quotes by Herbert Hoover

These lines range from stage history to modern commentary on the threats faced by leaders and celebrities alike.

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