It is not a question of skimming the surface of the art, it must be probed to its depths, for to seize upon superficial things only is to degenerate into mediocrity and obscurity.

When the music and dance create with accord...their magic captivates both the heart and the mind.

A fine picture is but the image of nature; a finished ballet is nature herself.

It is shameful that dancing should renounce the empire it might assert over the mind and only endeavor to please the sight.

This art, born of genius and good taste, can become beautiful and varied to an infinite degree.

In order to dance well, nothing is so important as the turning outwards of the thigh; and nothing is so natural to men as the contrary position.

If our ballets be feeble, monotonous and dull, if they be devoid of ideas, meaning, expression and character, it is less the fault of the art than that of the artist.

True art consists in concealing art.

Dancing and ballets would undoubtedly take on a new lease on life, if the customs established by a spirit of fear and jealousy did not in some way close the path of glory.

Applause lavished at a whim and without discernment, often proves the ruin of young people training for a stage career.

The abuse of the best things is always detrimental.

Your fiery spirit excites me, Keirah, like nothing I have ever felt before. Yet I have the overwhelming desire to put you over my knee when you don't do as you are told.

Life is hard. People can't be trusted. Vigilance is key. Be wise about whom you love, and when you do love, do it with every fiber of your being...'til death do you part.

Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss it you will land among the stars.

How deeply rooted must unbelief be in our hearts when we are surprised to find our prayers answered.

Well, she's not responding to my advances," he observed more brightly than he felt, "so she must be dead." "Or she's a woman of good taste and sense.

Learning and performing music have been rewarding, both physically and mentally. They helped me to mature and grow as a person.

A bigot is a person who makes an idol of his commitments.

Once I step on the court in San Antonio, I feel the support in the air.

Woman I love the Vibes, I love the Spice, I love the Passion you bring.

A primary purpose for setting goals is to get you moving in the right direction. When you set goals, you have to keep them always in mind.