Napoleon is dead - but Beethoven lives.

By concentrating on precision, one arrives at technique, but by concentrating on technique one does not arrive at precision.

The domain of rhythm extends from the spiritual to the carnal.

It is glorious to become a learner again at my time of life.

The works of the creative spirit last, they are essentially imperishable, while the world-stirring historical activities of even the most eminent men are circumscribed by time.

Live each day with great love, hope and faith.

Loving others always costs us something and requires effort. And you have to decide to do it on purpose. You can't wait for a feeling to motivate you.

If you respect the art and you have some talent about you, I'm on your team.

It is well to be up before daybreak, for such habits contribute to health, wealth, and wisdom.

Certain foods no longer agree with me. If I eat French fries, I might feel sick to my stomach.

I grew up as a kid being able to attend concerts, go to art museums. Santa Barbara was a rich cultural community, and I had access to everything. I think that shaped me as an artist.

No they called it the Codex Merlini because it was written by a guy named Ralph.

We live in a culture where people are self-centered and careerist and everybody seems to think they have too much on their plate or they just don't have time for other people's pain.

I think the next United manager is already at the club. It could be either Ryan Giggs or Ole Gunnar Solksjaer, who isn't at the club.

The front line with ISIS isn't just in Iraq and Syria, it's in Kennedy Airport and the Rio Grande. Border security is national security.