You do not lose your value or preciousness when you grow to be a adult. You are still that miraculous creation. You must work, we must all work, to make the world worthy of its children.

Music must serve a purpose; it must be a part of something larger than itself, a part of humanity.

Don't play the notes. Play the meaning of the notes.

The love of one's country is a splendid thing. But why should love stop at the border?

Parents shouldn't lie to their children-not even when they think it's for their own good. Even a little lie is dangerous.

To the whole world you might be just one person, but to one person you might just be the whole world.

Don’t be vain because you happen to have talent. You are not responsible for that; it was not of your doing. What you do with your talent is what matters.