The Only Weapons I Ever Had Were

I Am A Very Simple Man. I Am A Man First, An Artist Second. My First Obligation Is To The Welfare Of My Fellow Man. I Will Endeavour To Meet This Obligation Through Music, Since It Transcends Language, Politics And National Boundaries.

The Most Important Thing In Music Is What Is Not In The Notes.

I Do Not Think A Day Passes In My Life In Which I Fail To Look With Fresh Amazement At The Miracle Of Nature.

The Situation Is Hopeless, We Must Take The Next Step.

There Is No Substitute For Work; What Seems Ease Of Performance Comes From The Greatest Labor.