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Benjamin ZanderI have a definition of success. For me it's very simple. It's not about wealth and fame and power. It's about how many shining eyes I have around me.
Benjamin ZanderI'm so sorry for you; your lives have been so easy. You can't play great music unless your heart's been broken.
Benjamin ZanderThrow yourself into life as someone who makes a difference, accepting that you may not understand how or why.
Benjamin ZanderHow often do we stand convinced of the truth of our early memories, forgetting that they are assessments made by a child? We can replace the narratives that hold us back by inventing wiser stories, free from childish fears, and, in doing so, disperse long-held psychological stumbling blocks.
Benjamin Zander