I have no desire to prove anything by it. I have never used it as an outlet or a means of expressing myself. I just dance.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker dances for the act itself, not to prove anything or express inner turmoil.
- In plain terms
- I dance just to dance, not to prove anything.
- What can you take from it?
- Engage in art for the sake of doing it, not validation.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do you practice your craft?
- Do you seek validation?
Another view
It ignores that all art inherently expresses something.
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