To Retire Is The Beginning Of Death.

I Feel The Capacity To Care Is The Thing Which Gives Life Its Deepest Significance.

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.

What Do We Teach Our Children? . . . We Should Say To Each Of Them: Do You Know What You Are? You Are A Marvel. You Are Unique . . . You May Become A Shakespeare, A Michelangelo, A Beethoven. You Have The Capacity For Anything.

Parents Shouldn't Lie To Their Children-not Even When They Think It's For Their Own Good. Even A Little Lie Is Dangerous.

As Long As One Can Admire And Love, Then One Is Young Forever.