Arms Quote by Tatsumi Hijikata
“Even your own arms, deep inside your body feel foriegn to you, feel that they do not belong to you. Here lies an important secret. Butoh's radical essence is hidden here.”
About This Quote
Source Dance: Butoh performance notes, 1970s
Our bodies can feel alien, revealing deeper truths about identity and artistic expression.
In simple terms: Our bodies may feel strange, showing hidden identity.
Key Takeaway
Explore discomfort to discover authentic self.
Themes
identity
embodiment
artistic expression
Mood
introspective
experimental
Type
artistic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- theatre
- personal growth
- psychology
- cultural studies
Key Concepts
butoh
radical performance
self exploration
Questions to Reflect On
- How does alienation fuel creativity?
- What does the body tell us about self?
A Different Perspective
Discomfort can be unsettling and alienating.
