Eugenio Barba Quotes

For me, self-discipline has never corresponded to a voluntary adhesion to norms invented by others. It has always been the first step towards breaking the chains.

Eugenio Barba

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• For me, self-discipline has never corresponded to a voluntary adhesion to norms invented by others. It has always been the first step towards breaking the chains.

  

  Eugenio Barba
  • Chains
  • Self-Discipline
  • Voluntary