If you send up a weather vane or put your thumb up in the air every time you want to do something different, to find out what people are going to think about it, you're going to limit yourself. That's a very strange way to live.
Jessye NormanRead
I want to sing more in Spanish. I want to sing the songs of Granados; the songs of Montsalvatge. To do things that truly I've not done before.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote expresses a desire for artistic exploration and growth through new experiences.
Jessye Norman's quote reflects her longing to expand her musical repertoire by delving into Spanish songs and the works of composers Granados and Montsalvatge. This desire highlights the importance of stepping out of one's comfort zone to engage with different cultural expressions and enhance one's artistic journey.
Themes
SingingExplorationArtGrowthSpanishMusic
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about pursuing artistic passions, one could quote this to inspire others to try new things.
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