I think the world is going to be saved by millions of small things.

Be wary of great leaders.

Throughout history the leaders of the countries have been very particular about what songs should be sung. We know the power of songs.

Shh. Listen to the sounds that surround you. Notice the pitches, the volume, the timbre, the many lines of counterpoint. As light taught Monet to paint, the earth may be teaching you music.

The first country conquered by any dictator is his own country.

It's a terrible thing being a patriarch. I don't even have a gray beard. But people keep calling me up for advice.

Not everybody has to sing the melody.