Men are but children of a larger growth, Our appetites as apt to change as theirs, And full as craving too, and full as vain.
John DrydenRead
Dancing is the poetry of the foot.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Dancing expresses emotions and stories through movement, akin to poetry's expression through words.
This quote emphasizes the artistic nature of dance, suggesting that just as poetry conveys deep feelings and experiences through language, dance communicates similar sentiments through physical expression. John Dryden highlights the beauty and creativity in movement, conveying that dance is a profound art form that transcends mere physicality.
Themes
DancePoetryArtExpressionMovement
In practice
Example use cases
During a debate on the importance of the arts, one might say, 'As John Dryden said, dancing is the poetry of the foot.'
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