The most efficient way to memorise a piece is to use the one which proceeds in an error free manner

Music is enough for a lifetime - but a lifetime is not enough for music.

I compose music because I must give expression to my feelings, just as I talk because I must give utterance to my thoughts.

My dear hands. Farewell, my poor hands.

Music is enough for a lifetime, but a lifetime is not enough for music.

Don't take purposeless people as your leaders. Their life is like an empty book with a nice cover paper and you have attempted to buy it. Of which use will it be to you for you to read blank pages.

When you cannot make up your mind between two evenly balanced courses of action choose the bolder.

Nietzsche said that everyone tells themselves the story of their life. That's true about countries, too. We're constantly telling ourselves the American story.

If people knew who the angels were, they would be very nice when they saw one and would still do their same evil garbage when they thought none were around. Knowing who they are defeats the purpose.

From a spiritual perspective every relationship we develop, from the most casual to the most intimate, serves the purpose of helping us to become more conscious.

Write for the love of writing and you can't go wrong.

The price of clothes may be low, but they are paid for with human lives.

Ask a scientist a very profound question on his science, and he will be silent. Ask a religious person a very simple question on his religion, and he will be frenzied.

We are still resisters, and we are still resisting the occupier militarily and culturally and by all the means of resistance. Repeat after me: No, no for the occupier.

My advice to you concerning applause is this: enjoy it but never quite believe it