Margot Fonteyn quotes

Margot Fonteyn was an English ballet dancer, widely regarded as one of the greatest ballerinas of the 20th century. Her artistry, elegance, and legendary partnership with Rudolf Nureyev brought ballet to new international heights. She inspired generations of dancers and remains an icon of classical dance. Here are 8 of her quotes:

The one important thing I have learned over the years is the difference between taking one's work seriously and taking one's self seriously. The first is imperative and the second is disastrous. (Margot Fonteyn)

Great artists are people who find the way to be themselves in their art. Any sort of pretension induces mediocrity in art and life alike.

Margot Fonteyn

If I have learnt anything, it is that life forms no logical patterns. It is haphazard and full of beauties which I try to catch as they fly by, for who knows whether any of them will ever return?

Margot Fonteyn

Genius is another word for magic, and the whole point of magic is that it is inexplicable.

Margot Fonteyn

Minor things can become moments of great revelation when encountered for the very first time.

Margot Fonteyn

Take your work seriously, but never yourself.

Margot Fonteyn

What a beautiful step! I shall never be able to do it.

Margot Fonteyn

Any sort of pretension induces mediocrity in art and life alike.

Margot Fonteyn

Margot Fonteyn

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Occupation: English Dancer
Born: May 18, 1919
Died: February 21, 1991
Quotes count: 8
Wikipedia: Margot Fonteyn

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