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The truest expression of a people is in its dances and its music. Bodies never lie
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"The truest expression of a people is in its dances and its music. Bodies never lie"

- Agnes de Mille

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Agnes de Mille's quote speaks with the power of music and dance to express the culture and worths of a people. Through music and dance, people can express their feelings, beliefs, and experiences in a way that is both powerful and sincere. The motions of the body can interact a reality that words can not, and the music can provide a backdrop for the story being informed. By engaging in music and dance, individuals can connect with each other and share their stories in a manner that is both significant and genuine. This quote emphasizes the importance of music and dance in preserving and expressing an individuals's culture and worths. It also serves as a pointer that the body can be used to interact reality and emotion in a manner that words can not.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Agnes de Mille between September 18, 1905 and October 7, 1993. He/she was a famous Dancer from USA. The author also have 10 other quotes.

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