Facts about Margot Fonteyn

Occup.Dancer
FromEngland
BornMay 18, 1919
DiedFebruary 21, 1991
Aged71 years

Summary

Margot Fonteyn was a famous Dancer from England, who lived between May 18, 1919 and February 21, 1991. He/she became 71 years old.

Zodiac:
He/she is born under the zodiac taurus, who is known for Security, Subtle strength, Appreciation, Instruction, Patience. Our collection contains 7 quotes who is written / told by Margot.

Related authors: Anna Pavlova (Dancer), Rudolf Nureyev (Dancer)

7 Famous quotes by Margot Fonteyn

Small: The one important thing I have learned over the years is the difference between taking ones work seriou
"The one important thing I have learned over the years is the difference between taking one's work seriously and taking one's self seriously. The first is imperative and the second is disastrous"
Small: Minor things can become moments of great revelation when encountered for the first time
"Minor things can become moments of great revelation when encountered for the first time"
Small: Genius is another word for magic, and the whole point of magic is that it is inexplicable
"Genius is another word for magic, and the whole point of magic is that it is inexplicable"
Small: Any sort of pretension induces mediocrity in art and life alike
"Any sort of pretension induces mediocrity in art and life alike"
Small: Life forms illogical patterns. It is haphazard and full of beauties which I try to catch as they fly by
"Life forms illogical patterns. It is haphazard and full of beauties which I try to catch as they fly by, for who knows whether any of them will ever return?"
Small: Take your work seriously, but never yourself
"Take your work seriously, but never yourself"
Small: Great artists are people who find the way to be themselves in their art. Any sort of pretension induces
"Great artists are people who find the way to be themselves in their art. Any sort of pretension induces mediocrity in art and life alike"