No dance has ever turned out the way I thought it would, because I trust enough that I can start something with some ideas and then it takes itself somewhere.
Mark MorrisRead
Sure, I could give advice; I could, say, travel the world, listen to music. But all I can really say is do something you want to do and do it well. And if you want to be a choreographer, then you have to make dances.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Pursue your passions with dedication and excel at them.
In this quote, Mark Morris emphasizes the importance of not just giving advice but taking action toward one's desires. He advocates for actively engaging in what you love, like choreography, and fully committing to it to achieve success and fulfillment.
Themes
PassionDedicationChoreographySuccessCreativity
In practice
Example use cases
Sharing this quote during a motivational speech to encourage aspiring artists.
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