I was born in a world of opera, theatre, films, poetry, art, and therefore, out of the wire, I made a stage. That's why they call me a high wire artist.
Philippe PetitRead
Life should be lived on the edge of life. You have to exercise rebellion: to refuse to tape yourself to rules, to refuse your own success, to refuse to repeat yourself, to see every day, every year, every idea as a true challenge - and then you are going to live your life on a tightrope.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Embrace life's challenges and reject conformity to truly live.
In this quote, Philippe Petit emphasizes the importance of living life boldly and without the constraints of societal norms or expectations. He advocates for a life that is unpredictable and challenging, where each moment is seen as an opportunity for growth rather than a routine to follow. The metaphor of living on a tightrope symbolizes the delicate balance between risk and reward, suggesting that true vitality comes from stepping outside one's comfort zone and embracing the unknown.
Themes
LifeChallengeRebellionRiskFreedom
In practice
Example use cases
A motivational speaker could use this quote to encourage audience members to take risks in their personal and professional lives.
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All quotes →On a very long and very high wire, I will not hope to not be blown off by high winds. I will have the certitude that such could not happen.
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Many people use the words 'death defying' or 'death wishing' when they talk about wire-walking. Many people have asked me: 'So do you have a death wish?' After doing a beautiful walk, I feel like punching them in the nose. It's indecent. I have a life wish.
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It's very easy to walk on a wire if you spend a whole lifetime practicing for it.
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I am not up there by chance. I am there by choice. And I know the wire. And I know my limits. And I am a madman of details.
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It is treacherous on a high wire to change your focus point and suddenly look down.
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