In 1854 I took out a patent for puddling iron by means of steam.

My father was always anxious to give pleasure to his children. Accordingly, he took me one day, as a special treat, to the top of the grand old tower, to see the chimes played.

From a very early period of my life I have derived the highest enjoyment from listening to music, especially to melody, which is to me the most pleasing form of composition.

OUR history begins before we are born. We represent the hereditary influences of our race, and our ancestors virtually live in us.

In order to keep pace with the influx of work I had to take on fresh hands.

Everything connected with war and warlike exploits is interesting to a boy.

Now is History as fast as the mind remembers.

I would say that Op 31 had brought music just to the very edge … I just simply drew back and said, “beyond that lies complete chaos”.

Governments represent their citizens in the same way as parasites represent their hosts.

It's always something to get one's wish, even if the wish is a failure.

The more I am able to deeply love and accept my flaws and imperfections, the more I am able to do that with my fellows.

People were incredibly kind to our family and went out of their way to help.

My thoughts create my world -Marcus Flutie

The academic life is wonderful. That's why people love to do research.

I think that any time reality doesn't match your expectations, it means that marketing was involved.

It is lost at dice, what ancient honor won.