Martha Graham Quotes

'Age' is the acceptance of a term of years. But maturity is the glory of years.

Martha Graham

Practice means to perform, over and over again in the face of all obstacles, some act of vision, of faith, of desire. Practice is a means of inviting the perfection desired.

Martha Graham

Great dancers are not great because of their technique, they are great because of their passion.

Martha Graham

The body is a sacred garment.

Martha Graham

We learn by practice. Whether it means to learn to dance by practicing dancing or to learn to live by practicing living, the principles are the same. One becomes in some area an athlete of God.

Martha Graham

Fire is the test of gold; adversity, of strong men.

Martha Graham