Art Quote by Twyla Tharp
“Whenever I feel I'm working in a groove it's invariably because I feel I am being the benefactor in the situation rather than the beneficiary. I am sharing my art with others, lending my craft to theirs, interest-free with no IOU.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Talk at TEDx, 2015
Recognizing that true contribution feels like giving, not receiving, shifts focus from self‑interest to generosity.
In simple terms: Giving feels better than receiving.
Key Takeaway
Embrace a giver mindset.
Themes
generosity
collaboration
self‑awareness
artistic humility
Mood
reflective
inspired
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- team projects
- mentorship
- public performances
- community workshops
Key Concepts
reciprocity
service
creative exchange
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you ensure your generosity doesn’t lead to burnout?
- What does being a benefactor mean to you?
A Different Perspective
May be hard to balance personal needs with giving.
![“The fact of having this very new context, this unheard-of way of working, for me was very pleasant. I didn't feel that I was working, that I had any kind of burden to wear, to carry. I really was very happy and very lighthearted during the whole process of making the film [Certified Copy], of…” quote by Abbas Kiarostami](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/b24/abbas-kiarostami-2631_burden_the-fact-of-having-this-very-new-context_479999.jpg)
