Genius makes its observations in short-hand; talent writes them out at length.

Genius makes its observations in short-hand; talent writes them out at length.

Use your weaknesses; aspire to the strength.

Use your weaknesses; aspire to the strength.

Do your work; not just your work and no more, but a little more for the lavishing's sake -- that read more

Do your work; not just your work and no more, but a little more for the lavishing's sake -- that little more which is worth all the rest.

Flatter me, and I may not believe you. Criticize me, and I may not like you. Ignore me, and I read more

Flatter me, and I may not believe you. Criticize me, and I may not like you. Ignore me, and I may not forgive you. Encourage me, and I may not forget you.

It's not my job to motivate players. They bring extraordinary
motivation to our program. It's my job not to de-motivate read more

It's not my job to motivate players. They bring extraordinary
motivation to our program. It's my job not to de-motivate them.

The last thing we decide in writing a book is what to put first.

The last thing we decide in writing a book is what to put first.

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 is never a better measure of what a person is than what he
does when he's absolutely free to read more

There is never a better measure of what a person is than what he
does when he's absolutely free to choose.

Better a diamond with a flaw than a pebble without.

Better a diamond with a flaw than a pebble without.