Margot Fonteyn quotes

The one important thing I have learned over the years is the difference between taking one's work seriously and taking one's self seriously. The first is imperative and the second is disastrous. (Margot Fonteyn)
Great artists are people who find the way to be themselves in their art. Any sort of pretension induces mediocrity in art and life alike. View quote
Margot Fonteyn
If I have learnt anything, it is that life forms no logical patterns. It is haphazard and full of beauties which I try to catch as they fly by, for who knows whether any of them will ever return? View quote
Margot Fonteyn
Genius is another word for magic, and the whole point of magic is that it is inexplicable. View quote
Margot Fonteyn
Minor things can become moments of great revelation when encountered for the very first time. View quote
Margot Fonteyn
Take your work seriously, but never yourself. View quote
Margot Fonteyn
What a beautiful step! I shall never be able to do it. View quote
Margot Fonteyn
Any sort of pretension induces mediocrity in art and life alike. View quote
Margot Fonteyn