A conductor should reconcile himself to the realization that regardless of his approach or temperament the eventual result is the same-the orchestra will hate him.

Harpo, she's a lovely person. She deserves a good husband. Marry her before she finds one.

I don't drink. I don't like it. It makes me feel good.

So little time and so little to do.

You can't possibly hear the last movement of Beethoven's Seventh and go slow. (Oscar trying to talk his way out of a speeding ticket)

The only difference between the Democrats and the Republicans is that the Democrats allow the poor to be corrupt, too.

Talent's like a baby. Wrap it up in wool and it goes to sleep.