A fiery, good beginner always stands higher than a master in mediocrity.

If we were all determined to play the first violin we should never have an ensemble. therefore, respect every musician in his proper place.

The principal mark of genius is not perfection, but originality.

To send light into the darkness of men's hearts - such is the duty of the artist.

Talent works, genius creates.

When you play, never mind who listens to you.

For me, music is always the language which permits one to converse with the Beyond.

Play always as if in the presence of a master.

I am so fresh in soul and spirit that life gushes and bubbles around me in a thousand springs.

When you play, do not trouble yourself as to who is listening. Yet always play as though a master listened to you.

In order to compose, all you need to do is remember a tune that nobody else has thought of.

I want to look at you as you kill me.

do not cry, you can focus the light spot with the eyes, the eyes of your heart . smile

Liberalism is trust of the people tempered by prudence conservatism distrust of the people tempered by fear.

Like all Americans, I will never forget where I was the morning of the 9/11 attacks.

We're allowed to explore the world at large on these things; the urban-legend aspect of it is just kind of an excuse.

I'm full of admiration for the Queen. She's done a fantastic job. She has had an awful lot of blocks along the road and has overcome them all. I'm anything but an antimonarchist.

One is certain of nothing but the truth of one's own emotions.

How the world can change, It can change like that, Due to one little word: "Married.

God has a part,and we have a part. God will not do our part and we can't do His part

I've always thought the best relationships are those that are as happy and content in silence as they are in action [...]