Anna Pavlova

“To follow, without halt, one aim: that is the secret of success.”

“God gives talent. Work transforms talent into genius.”

“Success depends in a very large measure upon individual initiative and exertion, and cannot be achieved except by a strict and disciplined style of life.”

“Master technique and then forget about it and be natural.”

“When a small child, I thought that success spelled happiness. I was wrong, happiness is like a butterfly which appears and delights us for one brief moment, but soon flits away.”

“Where there is no heart, there is no art.”

“Although one may fail to find happiness in theatrical life, one never wishes to give it up after having once tasted its fruits.”

“The right to happiness is fundamental.”

“What is success? It is a toy balloon among children armed with pins.”

“Prepare my swan costume.”