"We liked it" or "I didn't like it" people say. As if it were nothing higher than to please the people!

If we were all determined to play the first violin we should never have an ensemble. therefore, respect every musician in his proper place.

The principal mark of genius is not perfection, but originality.

To send light into the darkness of men's hearts - such is the duty of the artist.

Talent works, genius creates.

When you play, never mind who listens to you.

For me, music is always the language which permits one to converse with the Beyond.

Play always as if in the presence of a master.

I am so fresh in soul and spirit that life gushes and bubbles around me in a thousand springs.

When you play, do not trouble yourself as to who is listening. Yet always play as though a master listened to you.

In order to compose, all you need to do is remember a tune that nobody else has thought of.

Nurture a desire to be free from the clock.

In the midst of life we are in death, '" said Miss Ophelia.

Our idea for Hannibal Lecter is that he's very reactionary - he's somebody who can adapt really well to circumstances.

Shamanism is a kind of universal spiritual practice with indigenous cultures around the world, and one important element of it is taking care of spirits.

An aircraft which is used by wealthy people on their expense accounts, whose fares are subsidized by much poorer taxpayers.

You have no idea how fragile an actor's self-worth is.

My father and I did work for a while at the flea market and there really are rows of Afghans working there, some of whom I am related to.

When pursued with a pure heart, acting is an entirely selfless profession.

The only righteousness that meets the requirements of the Law is the righteousness of Christ.

Those faithful Mormon pioneers ... were willing to put everything on the altar to sacrifice for and defend their God and their faith.