Quote by William W. Purkey

Dance like there's nobody watching Love like you'll never get hurtSing like there's nobody listeningLive like it's heaven on earthAnd speak from the heart to be heard.Purkey is the source of this quotation that is attributed to many others: it was made popular in the song Come From The Heart written by Susannah Clark and Richard Leigh. Purkey closed his speeches with this poem and it has now made it into the public domain.

Dance like there's nobody watching Love like you'll never ge

Summary

This quote encourages individuals to embrace life wholeheartedly and authentically. It urges them to dance, love, sing, and live as if there were no judgment or fear of getting hurt. It emphasizes the importance of living in the present moment and expressing oneself genuinely. The quote's origins can be traced back to Purkey, who popularized it in speeches, but it has since become a widely shared sentiment expressing the freedom and joy that can be found by living life to the fullest.

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By William W. Purkey

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