I found that dance, music, and literature is how I made sense of the world... it pushed me to think of things bigger than life's daily routines... to think beyond what is immediate or convenient.
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Perfection is a theory. You cannot be a perfect human being, perfect artist. You cannot be a perfect husband, you cannot be a perfect father probably and probably I am not. But go through your daily routine with hope you will be a little better in all respects, and do something meaningful
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What this quote means
Perfection is unattainable; focus on daily improvement instead.
Mikhail Baryshnikov emphasizes that the concept of perfection is merely a theoretical ideal that cannot be fully realized in human endeavors, such as being an artist or a family member. Rather than striving for an impossible standard of perfection, individuals should aim for incremental improvement in their daily lives, engaging in meaningful activities that enhance their skills and relationships.
Themes
PerfectionImprovementMeaningfulnessDaily RoutineHope
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During a motivational speech about personal growth.
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