Body Quote by Sylvie Guillem
“One has to learn to say, 'Wait, there is a pain that is not logical. I will do a scan, and if there is something serious, I will stop immediately.' If the body sends a message, you have to listen to it.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Dance Magazine, 2010
Listen to bodily pain signals; if serious, stop and assess.
In simple terms: Pain signals need attention; stop to check.
Heed pain, evaluate, then continue.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- training
- performance
- injury prevention
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance caution with ambition?
- When is it okay to ignore minor discomfort?
Pain may be ambiguous; over‑caution can halt progress.