All things Quote by Martha Graham
“All things I do are in every woman. Every woman is Medea. Every woman is Jocasta. There comes a time when a woman is a mother to her husband. Clytemnestra is every woman when she kills.”
About This Quote
Source Lecture: Dance and Mythology, 1960
She equates all women with mythic figures, highlighting universal archetypes of power, sacrifice, and complex roles.
In simple terms: Women embody timeless archetypes
Key Takeaway
Recognize shared human narratives across cultures.
Themes
myth
woman
archetype
power
sacrifice
identity
Mood
inspirational
thought‑provoking
Type
philosophical
metaphorical
When to use this quote
- theatre
- psychotherapy
- storytelling
- gender studies
Key Concepts
Greek tragedy
psychology
dance symbolism
Questions to Reflect On
- In what ways do you see yourself beyond these archetypes?
- How can myth inform modern identity?
A Different Perspective
Archetypes can oversimplify individual differences.
