Ballet Shoes Quotes

“It might have all the same; you never can tell what's magic.”
― Noel Streatfeild , Ballet Shoes

“There is no doubt a new dress is a help under all circumstances.”
― Noel Streatfeild, Ballet Shoes

“It was all very well to be ambitious, but ambition should not kill the nice qualities in you.”
― Noel Streatfeild, Ballet Shoes

“Dignity is trained into royal children before they can toddle, graciousness, consideration for others, an unshakable belief in the greatness of their position.”
― Noel Streatfeild, Ballet Shoes

“I wouldn't fret, fear; we can't all have the same gifts.

Petrova was very depressed, though. She did not want to be a good dancer; but since she had to dance at all is was annoying to see someone younger than herself doing so much better; and then Pauline moving up was a blow, as it left her alone in her class. Pauline had often helped her with steps at home so that she ddi not get on too badly; but with Pauline gone she was suspicious that she might be the dunce of the class.”
― Noel Streatfeild, Ballet Shoes