“There is a vitality, a life force, a quickening

that is translated through you into action.

And because there is only one of you in all time,

this expression is unique.

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If you block it,

it will never exist through any other medium;

and it will be lost.

The world will not have it.

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It is not for you to determine how good it is,

nor how valuable,

nor how it compares with other expression.

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It is for you to keep it yours clearly and directly.

You must keep the channel open." ​

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-Martha Graham (modern dance choreographer)