Anna Pavlova
Ballerina
1881-02-12 – 1931-01-23
Anna Pavlova was a Russian prima ballerina and one of the most celebrated dancers of the early 20th century. She is closely associated with The Dying Swan and helped popularize ballet globally through international touring. She was a principal artist of the Imperial Russian Ballet and later toured with her own company.
Quotes by Anna Pavlova
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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.
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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.
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No one can arrive from being talented alone, work transforms talent into genius.
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Although one may fail to find happiness in theatrical life, one never wishes to give it up after having once tasted its fruits.
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As in the case in all branches of art, success depends in a very large measure upon individual initiative and exertion, and cannot be achieved except by dint of hard work.
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