Fred Astaire Quotes

The hardest job kids face today is learning good manners without seeing any.

If Cary Grant is the leading man for men, I am the leading man for women.

The higher up you go, the more mistakes you are allowed. Right at the top, if you make enough mistakes, it’s considered to be your style.

The higher up you go, the more mistakes you are allowed. Right at the top, if you make enough of them, it’s considered to be your style.

There’s a difference between a philosophy and a bumper sticker.

If you want to compliment a lady, always tell her she dances well, even if she doesn’t.

The higher up you go, the more mistakes you’re allowed. Right at the top, if you make enough of them, it’s considered to be your style.

Do it big, do it right, and do it with style.

I have no desire to prove anything by dancing. I have never used it as an outlet or a means of expressing myself. I just dance.

The hardest job kids face today is learning good manners without seeing any.

If Cary Grant is the leading man for men, I am the leading man for women.

The higher up you go, the more mistakes you are allowed. Right at the top, if you make enough mistakes, it’s considered to be your style.

The higher up you go, the more mistakes you are allowed. Right at the top, if you make enough of them, it’s considered to be your style.

There’s a difference between a philosophy and a bumper sticker.

If you want to compliment a lady, always tell her she dances well, even if she doesn’t.

The higher up you go, the more mistakes you’re allowed. Right at the top, if you make enough of them, it’s considered to be your style.

Do it big, do it right, and do it with style.

I have no desire to prove anything by dancing. I have never used it as an outlet or a means of expressing myself. I just dance.

Old age is like everything else. To make a success of it, you’ve got to start young.

It’s not what you do, but how you do it.

I can’t take my mind off dancing when I’m with you. It just seems to be the natural thing to do.

If it hasn’t got a pas de deux, it’s not worth watching.

You know, I caught a fleeting glimpse of Fred Astaire once, and I can honestly say I’ve never seen anyone walk better.

I’d like to learn every style of dancing there is—from the fandango to the Charleston.

I do my best thinking at night when everyone else is sleeping. No interruptions. The world is mine alone.

The moment the curtain comes up, reality starts.

There are no shortcuts to any place worth going.

The higher up you go, the more mistakes you’re allowed. Right at the top, if you make enough of them, it’s considered to be your style.

You know, I caught a fleeting glimpse of Fred Astaire once, and I can honestly say I’ve never seen anyone walk better.

I’d like to learn every style of dancing there is—from the fandango to the Charleston.

I do my best thinking at night when everyone else is sleeping. No interruptions. The world is mine alone.

The moment the curtain comes up, reality starts.

There are no shortcuts to any place worth going.

Old age is like everything else. To make a success of it, you’ve got to start young.

It’s not what you do, but how you do it.

I can’t take my mind off dancing when I’m with you. It just seems to be the natural thing to do.

If it hasn’t got a pas de deux, it’s not worth watching.

You need to think beyond what you see.

Great dancers are not great because of their technique, they are great because of their passion.

Success comes when you believe in yourself and pursue your dreams with unwavering determination.

Dancing is not just a hobby, it is a way of life.

There is no limit to what you can achieve if you are willing to work hard and never give up.

Don’t wait for the perfect moment, take the moment and make it perfect.

Dance like no one is watching and live like there is no tomorrow.

Dancing is the poetry of the feet.

The greatest pleasure in life is doing what people say you cannot do.

Every step you take on the dance floor is a step towards happiness.

Dance is the hidden language of the soul.

Life is a dance, and you are the choreographer.

Dance with passion, live with purpose, and love with all your heart.