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Angel Quote by Lord Byron

“And then he danced,-all foreigners excel the serious Angels in the eloquence of pantomime;-he danced, I say, right well, with emphasis, and a'so with good sense-a thing in footing indispensable: he danced without theatrical pretence, not like a ballet-master in the van of his drill'd nymphs, but…” quote by Lord Byron
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“And then he danced,-all foreigners excel the serious Angels in the eloquence of pantomime;-he danced, I say, right well, with emphasis, and a'so with good sense-a thing in footing indispensable: he danced without theatrical pretence, not like a ballet-master in the van of his drill'd nymphs, but like a gentleman.”

Lord Byron

About This Quote

Source Poem: Don Juan, Canto I, 1819

He dances naturally, without pretension, showing genuine skill and sense, unlike formal ballet masters.

In simple terms: He dances authentically, not pretentiously.

Key Takeaway

Embrace genuine expression over forced performance.

Themes

authenticity art expression confidence

Mood

playful confident

Type

literary observational

When to use this quote

  • social gatherings
  • stage performances
  • personal interactions

Key Concepts

natural talent performance self‑presentation

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does authenticity affect perception?
  • When do you choose natural over formal?
A Different Perspective

May be misinterpreted as lack of discipline.

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