Do not anxiously hope for that which is not yet come; do not vainly
regret what is already past.

Do not anxiously hope for that which is not yet come; do not vainly
regret what is already past.

A ship in harbor is safe, but that's not what ships are built for.

A ship in harbor is safe, but that's not what ships are built for.

I am convinced that the world is not a mere bog in which men and woman trample themselves in the read more

I am convinced that the world is not a mere bog in which men and woman trample themselves in the mire and die. Something magnificent is taking place here amid the cruelties and tragedies, and the supreme challenge to intelligence is that of making the noblest and best in our curious heritage prevail.

I must tell you I take terrible risks. Because my playing is very clear, when I make a mistake you read more

I must tell you I take terrible risks. Because my playing is very clear, when I make a mistake you hear it. If you want me to play only the notes without any specific dynamics, I will never make one mistake. Never be afraid to dare.

There are two things people want more than sex and money... recognition and praise.

There are two things people want more than sex and money... recognition and praise.

You've got to watch your mind all the time or you'll awaken and find a
strange picture on your press.

You've got to watch your mind all the time or you'll awaken and find a
strange picture on your press.

It is not because the touch of genius has roused genius to production, but because the admiration of genius has read more

It is not because the touch of genius has roused genius to production, but because the admiration of genius has made talent ambitious, that the harvest is still so abundant.

Wonder if there is life on another planet? Let's suppose there is.
Suppose further, that only one star in a read more

Wonder if there is life on another planet? Let's suppose there is.
Suppose further, that only one star in a trillion has a planet that could
support life. If that were the case, then there would be at least 100
million planets that harbored life.

Two great things you can give your children: one is
roots, the other is wings.

Two great things you can give your children: one is
roots, the other is wings.