Composers should write tunes that chauffeurs and errand boys can whistle.

The function of music is to release us from the tyranny of conscious thought.

They are quite hopeless - drooling, driveling, doleful, depressing, dropsical drips.

The trouble with women in an orchestra is that if they're attractive it will upset my players and if they're not it will upset me.

"Have you heard any Stockhausen?" Beecham was asked. "No, but I believe I have stepped in some."

Madam, you have between your legs an instrument capable of giving pleasure to thousands and all you can do is scratch it.

The sound of a harpsichord - two skeletons copulating on a tin roof in a thunderstorm.

Great music is that which penetrates the ear with facility and leaves the memory with difficulty. Magical music never leaves the memory.

There are two golden rules for an orchestra: start together and finish together. The public doesn't give a damn what goes on in between.

It is quite untrue that British people don't appreciate music. They may not understand it but they absolutely love the noise it makes.

Her singing reminds me of a cart coming downhill with the brake on.

Moonlight and high wind.Dark poplars toss, insinuate the sea.

Change is constant.

But human beings are like that, she thought. We've replaced nearly all our emotions with fear.

You have to have faith if you want to make it out of the woods. Faith is your only hope for deliverance.

Teaching:One hour's teaching is better than a whole night of prayer.Saying of the Prophet

Don’t grow old to give up and don’t give up growing up

Take this one in my belly. He (or she) is determined to be here. I can feel the force of his being. It's as if he has something to do here and just wants to arrive and grow up so he can get to it.

Do not fear death so much but rather the inadequate life.

The empowerment of girls and women is an essential tool to preventing the HIV/AIDS emergency from exploding any further

My desire is to be anonymous, isolated, quiet, peaceful, and concentrated.