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“I began to do this thing I do of giving myself a class every day, and trying to experiment and push further. I don't mean to say I knew everything, because I didn't, but I would do what I knew and then push beyond that and see what else I could find.” quote by Merce Cunningham
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“I began to do this thing I do of giving myself a class every day, and trying to experiment and push further. I don't mean to say I knew everything, because I didn't, but I would do what I knew and then push beyond that and see what else I could find.”

Merce Cunningham

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

He describes a practice of daily self‑teaching, applying known skills, then deliberately extending beyond them to discover new possibilities.

In simple terms: Learn, apply, then push beyond what you know.

Key Takeaway

Keep learning and expanding limits.

Themes

growth creativity discipline self‑directed learning

Mood

inspired focused

Type

motivational reflective

When to use this quote

  • dance rehearsal
  • personal skill development
  • creative problem solving
  • academic research
  • entrepreneurial innovation

Key Concepts

embodied cognition experimentation continuous improvement

Questions to Reflect On

  • What limits are you setting for your learning?
  • How do you balance mastery and experimentation?
A Different Perspective

May overlook foundational gaps if pushing too fast.

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