Fred Astaire

"I never danced for money; I danced because I had to."

"Success is not about the destination, it's about the movements you make along the way."

"Hope is that little voice that tells you to take one more step."

"Solitude has taught me more about myself than any mirror ever could."

"The relationship between music and movement is sacred."

"In every life there comes a moment to shine; you must be ready when it arrives."

"I believe in the philosophy of always moving forward, never standing still."

"The beauty of nature is that it moves in rhythm with us."

"To live is to move, and to move is to live."

"I've found that the secret to happiness is doing what you love for as long as you can."

"Perseverance is just another name for refusing to stop dancing."

"The art of living is the art of knowing what to let go of."

"Every movement is a choice, and every choice creates your story."

"I measure success not in applause, but in the satisfaction of a job well done."

"The strength of a dancer comes not from the legs, but from the conviction in the heart."

"In the dance of life, everyone gets a turn on the floor."

"I've learned that the best performances come from vulnerability."

"The music will always tell you what to do if you listen carefully enough."

"A life without movement is a life without music."

"I believe that creativity is the highest form of human expression."

"The gift of dance is that it teaches you humility with every step."

"I've danced with legends, but the greatest dance partner is always yourself."

"Time passes differently when you're lost in the music."

"The pursuit of excellence is a dance that never ends."

"I've learned that fame is fleeting, but the joy of movement is forever."

"Every dancer carries within them the story of everyone they've learned from."

"The greatest innovation in dance is the courage to be yourself."

"I believe in the therapeutic power of movement."

"The stage taught me that life is a performance, and how you perform matters."

"I've found that the best way to predict the future is to dance it into being."