There are mountainous, arduous days, up which one takes an infinite time to climb, and downward-sloping days which one can descend at full tilt, singing as one goes.
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Dance is like life. It exists as you are flitting through it, and when it's over, it's done.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Dance reflects the fleeting nature of life and the importance of living in the moment.
This quote by Jerome Robbins highlights the transient essence of both dance and life. Just as a dance is experienced in the moment and concludes without extension, life similarly unfolds moment by moment, urging individuals to appreciate the present and make the most of their experiences before they come to an end.
Themes
DanceLifeMomentTransienceExperience
In practice
Example use cases
During a motivational speech on the importance of living in the present.
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