Martha Graham Quotes

I can do nothing better than dance.

It's better to dance than to march through life.

That the work involved, the willingness to take chances, the commitment, the opportunity to get on stage and make people happy, was more important than becoming famous, or even what I was dancing.

I've never worried about being rich or famous - for me, it's all about the dancing.

Dancing was my sport when I was younger. So I chose that over everything. And then, I just had to keep going because it became a competitive thing. But I'm not trying to impress anyone anymore. Dancing is more like my art, now.

I know I always say my occupation is not dancing, but dancing is in my heart, dancing makes me feel good.

I believe in dancing.

I've always felt like I can dance.

Dancing is my obsession. My life.

And dance is wonderful because dance is so immediate.

My most joy that I have is dancing.

That's what I love about dance. It makes you happy, fully happy.

Dance has always been the center of who I am. It has given me the inspiration to help other people find a hobby, passion, and activity that fulfills them. It also taught me some of the many skills I need as an entrepreneur: a hard work ethic that takes practice to master and the confidence to persevere through any challenges.

As far as I'm concerned, dance is a passion for me. I don't do homework and go to the sets. I believe in being impromptu. I just go on the sets and start doing whatever comes to my mind.

When you do what you love, you do not feel the pressure.

Dance means so much to me. It's always been such a huge part of my life.

As long as you're dancing, you can break the rules.

I was used to dancing, but only when someone told you what to do. So in the nightclub I was all over the place, I combined everything. Street dance, modern dance, a bit of jazz and ballet, I was Twyla Tharp, I was Alvin Ailey, I was Michael Jackson. I didn't care, I was free.

If I can't dance then I'd rather be dead.

Dance when you're perfectly free.

Singing is my life. And when I can do that, that's when I'm free. That's when I'm at my happiest, I'm at my most.

The world would be a better place if everyone learned to dance.

I think I've always had to pick and choose whatever I want to work on. If I'm not happy with what I'm doing, it's probably not going to end up that interesting.

I like entertaining. I adore it. I feel I'm in the right place. Without question.

If I hadn't been a singer, I might have been a photographer or an artist. But it's singing I love. I sing all the time, and I feel really good that I've expressed myself.