Running through things because you are familiar with them, breeds routine and this is the seed of boredom.

I do not consider my self as having mastered the flute, but I get a real kick out of trying.

Being unprepared heightens nerves.

Everyone who plays the flute should learn singing.

The quickest way to unlock your talent is to take the flute out of the box.

I think it is most important for a teacher to play the pieces and studies that are being played by the student.

Taking drugs to overcome nerves is the thin edge of the wedge going in there.

Yes indeed I have gained a lot out of playing scales and etudes.

Never just run through a study because you happen to be familiar with it, but use it to see what you can get from it on this new day which has been granted you.

It is normal to be nervous.

Control of vibrato helps your musical expression.

Friendship multiplies the good of life and divides the evil.

Most people’s religion is what they want to believe, not what they do believe.

Do not lose your inward peace for anything whatsoever even if your whole world seems upset.

Adventure is worthwhile in itself.

There is a tendency by a lot of officials to hide behind the king. And it's about time that officials take their responsibility and are responsible in front of the people.

With that locker room I could sleep there after games.

Part of the impetus for my writing is the pain I've seen my friends experience both in their marriage and in their dreams.

If you’re ever lucky enough to belong somewhere, if a place takes you in and you take it into yourself, you don't desert it just because it can kill you. There are things more valuable than life.

Only powerful people have liberty.

A thing is a thing, not what is said of that thing.