The modern composer builds upon the foundation of truth.

The end of all good music is to affect the soul.

Text first, rhythm second, melody third.

The goods of this world are most dear to me, but much dearer are peace of mind and my own honor.

The modern composer builds his works on the basis of truth.

To halve the number of times that other people hurt you: halve the number of expectations that you have from other people.

Government does not create wealth. The major role for the government is to create an environment where people take risks to expand the job rate in the United States.

I believe that we don't need to worry about what happens after this life, as long as we do our duty here-to love and to serve.

We all dream. We dream vividly, depending on our nature. Our existence is beyond our explanation, whether we believe in God or we have religion or we're atheist.

Well, sir, let us do what we can to curtail this visit, which can hardly be agreeable to you, and is inexpressibly irksome to me.

I know it's way too Utopian to think we will all ever just hugand love each other- but proactively dealing with hate could be as important to the future as clean water.

I'm what is known as perimenopausal. "Peri", some of you may know, is a Latin prefix meaning 'SHUT YOUR FLIPPIN' PIE HOLE'.

My first job in NYC was playing a gig in the early nineties at CBGBs.

I use Twitter a lot. That's how I communicate with international fans. Everyone's always really, really nice.

One of the things that benefited me that anyone can learn is classical technique. That shows the orchestra that exists within the instrument.