The solitude and peace of mind are serving me quite well, not the least of which is due to the excellent and truly enjoyable relationship with my cousin; its stability will be guaranteed by the avoidance of marriage.

Life is like riding a bicycle. If you want to stay balanced you've got to keep moving forward.

In music I do not look for logic. I am quite intuitive on the whole and know no theories. I never like a work if I cannot intuitively grasp its inner unity (architecture).

We must be prepared to make the same heroic sacrifices for the cause of peace that we make ungrudgingly for the cause of war.

I think and think for months and years. Ninety-nine times, the conclusion is false. The hundredth time I am right.

When a man is sufficiently motivated, discipline will take care of itself.

The only source of knowledge is experience.