Quotes by Anna Pavlova

“Rhythm is a fundamental fact of life, the key, indeed, to the universe.””

“When I see you plodding along through the rain in dull, drab mackintoshes, with your noses tucked into your collars, I long to offer you a little advice. It is this: fight the weather with contrasts ... You must create an artificial sun to replace the one who has hidden himself. So why not a brighter note in your dress instead of the eternal grey, black, brown or navy?””

“No doubt should I or somebody else decide upon presenting a ballet without the musical accompaniment the idea would be greeted with derision. But it would be an interesting experiment, making every man and woman his or her own composer, and if the dancers possessed the necessary talent it would be well worth while. I am planning to try the experiment of a ballet without music some day. Of course it would have to be before an invited audience, for the innovation would be too radical to attract the masses; besides I do not believe anybody would be willing to pay for a performance of that kind.””

“I think that a real artist should irrevocably and completely dedicate herself to art. ... I have realized that true art gives joy not only to the artist but also to the people, suspending them for a moment from life's sorrows. In this I see the great significance of art, and the awareness of this became the aim of my life. ...””

“To follow, without halt, one aim: there’s the secret of success.””