It is by the steady elimination of everything which is ugly - thoughts and words no less than tangible objects - and by the substitution of things of true and lasting beauty that the whole progress of humanity proceeds.

If I can not dance, I shall die!

It is by the steady elimination of everything which is ugly - thoughts and words no less than tangible objects - and by the substitution of things of true and lasting beauty that the whole progress of humanity proceeds.

It is useless to dabble in beauty. One must be utterly devoted to beauty, with every nerve of the body.

God gives talent. Work transforms talent into genius.

Dancing is my gift and my life... God gave me this gift to bring delight to others. I am haunted by the need to dance. It is the purest expression of every emotion, earthly and spiritual. It is happiness.

Success depends in a very large measure upon individual initiative and exertion, and cannot be achieved except by a dint of hard work.