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

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

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.

Art was not created as a way to riches. Strive to become a true artist; all else will take care of itself.

You can never forgive yourself without forgiving others. Forgive others to find and create peace in your soul.

Never waste time for someone who doesn’t bother to spend time with you, but with someone who will say, time is wasted if I’m not with you.

People act what they truly believe.

Give me lace and whiskey, Mama's own remedy.

To be a human being is to suffer. But it's the unnecessary suffering, it's the suffering that we visit upon one another, that really should be stopped.

You’re mine, Isabeau. You’ll always be mine. Make no mistake about it. Whether you choose to forgive me and give us a second chance, or you don’t, you’ll be my only.

He wanted to put his arms around her, but she had a darkness that seemed to stand beside her like an acquaintance that would not go away.

Without travel I would have wound up a little ignorant white Southern female, which was not my idea of a good life.

If the Royal Variety Show was put in a matter transportation machine with the Royal Institution Christmas lectures, this is what you'd get.

You can't make anyone love you. You just have to reveal who you are and take your chances. (105)