Was Brando dismissing acting as an art form in this quote? Or was he questioning the emotional motivations that drive people toward it.
Perhaps Brando is suggesting that acting often comes from a deep inner restlessness, a need to express, to be seen, or to work through something personal.
When he says quitting is a sign of maturity, he’s actually challenging the idea of needing external validation, reminding us to ask whether we act from love of the craft… or from a need to fill something inside.
Food for thoughts.
What do you think?