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Ballet dance Quote by Jerome Robbins

“Dance is like life. It exists as you are flitting through it, and when it's over, it's done.” quote by Jerome Robbins
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“Dance is like life. It exists as you are flitting through it, and when it's over, it's done.”

Jerome Robbins

About This Quote

Source Interview: The New York Times, 1992

Life is fleeting; like dance, it passes quickly and ends, urging us to savor each moment.

In simple terms: Life is brief, like a dance.

Key Takeaway

Live fully in the present.

Themes

impermanence mindfulness art

Mood

thoughtful inspirational

Type

philosophical motivational

When to use this quote

  • stage performance
  • personal milestones
  • travel experiences
  • daily routines

Key Concepts

ephemerality performance

Questions to Reflect On

  • What moment are you fully experiencing now?
  • How does awareness of impermanence affect your choices?
A Different Perspective

Focusing on the end can cause anxiety about the present.

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