“'Ambitious' is seen as a dirty word, especially when it comes to women...” — Rachael Stirling Quote

“'Ambitious' is seen as a dirty word, especially when it comes to women. But what being ambitious actually means is to achieve distinction in your chosen field.”

“I was a bit of a backstage baby, but I wasn't at all precocious, and there was never a light bulb moment when I decided to go on the stage.”

“If you get asked to play a part that makes you feel frightened, then you have to do it. 'Medea' is the opportunity of a lifetime.”

“The most mediocre of males feels himself a demigod as compared with women.”

“Few of us will forget the wail of mingled grief, rage and horror which rose from the camp when the Indians returned to it and recognized their slaughtered warriors, women, and children.”

“You can't raise the standard of women's morals by raising their pay envelope. It lies deeper than that.”