Famous quote by Ninette de Valois

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First of all, the most important, that is to learn everything good that has survived from other times, and carefully to
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"First of all, the most important, that is to learn everything good that has survived from other times, and carefully to watch the bad - and throw it out"

- Ninette de Valois

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This quote by Ninette de Valois motivates us to gain from the past and also to be conscious of the errors that have been made. She highlights the importance of picking up from the great that has endured from various other times, and to be aware of the poor and to discard it. This quote encourages us to be selective in what we learn from the past and also to be conscious of the blunders that have been made. It likewise motivates us to be open up to learning from the past and to be familiar with the good that has actually made it through. This quote is a tip that we need to not be afraid to pick up from the past, yet to be conscious of the negative and also to discard it. It is a suggestion that we need to be open to learning from the past, yet to be aware of the mistakes that have actually been made and also to discard them. This quote is a suggestion that we need to be mindful of the excellent that has made it through from various other times and to learn from it.

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Ireland Flag This quote is written / told by Ninette de Valois between June 6, 1898 and March 8, 2001. He/she was a famous Dancer from Ireland. The author also have 19 other quotes.

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