Ellen Terry — English Actress born on February 27, 1847, died on July 21, 1928

Dame Ellen Terry, GBE , was an English stage actress who became the leading Shakespearean actress in Britain... (wikipedia)

Conceit is an insuperable obstacle to all progress.
There is all the difference in the world between departure from recognised rules by one who has learned to obey them, and neglect of them through want of training or want of skill or want of understanding. Before you can be eccentric you must know where the circle is.
Usefulness! It is not a fascinating word, and the quality is not one of which the aspiring spirit can dream o' nights, yet on the stage it is the first thing to aim at.
Eulogy is nice, but one does not learn anything from it.
Only a great actor finds the difficulties of the actor's art infinite.