Pina Bausch Quotes

“To understand what I am saying, you have to believe that dance is something other than technique. We forget where the movements come from. They are born from life. When you create a new work, the point of departure must be contemporary life -- not existing forms of dance.”

“There are situations of course that leave you utterly speechless. All you can do is hint at things. Words, too, can't do more than just evoke things. That's where dance comes in again.”

“When all else fails...try smoking a good cigar and have a stiff drink. If that doesn't work...have another.”

“Unfortunately...I missed out on the California Gold Rush a century before...I'll be dammed if I miss out on this one.”

“True...I hear voices in my head keep talking to me. The good thing for now is...I never answer them back.”

“If we can save at least one child from hurting themselves and destorying their lives then I believe we can say...We did our jobs!”

“My point is, life is about balance. The good and the bad. The highs and the lows. The pina and the colada.”

“And what about us? Do you want a vampire boyfriend?" He laughed bitterly. "Because I forsee many romantic picnics in our future. You, drinking a virgin piña colada. Me, drinking the blood of a virgin.”

“There shouldn't ever be a gas shortage in our world...when so many people are full of it!”

“Help Spread ❤LOVE Throughout Humanity. Our World Needs To Be Brighten With Kindness Instead Of Darkened With Hatred✌  ”