To follow without halt, one aim; there is the secret of success. And success? What is it? I do not find it in the applause of the theater; it lies rather in the satisfaction of accomplishment.

To strive tirelessly and at all times to reach one's goal - therein lies the secret of success.

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.

To follow without halt, one aim; there is the secret of success. And success? What is it? I do not find it in the applause of the theater; it lies rather in the satisfaction of accomplishment.

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

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

Although one may fail to find happiness in theatrical life, one never wishes to give it up after having once tasted its fruits.