“I have always believed that 98% of a student's progress is due to his own efforts, and 2% to his teacher.”

“Anybody can write music of a sort. But touching the public heart is quite another thing.”

“Remember always that the composer's pen is still mightier than the bow of the violinist in you lie all the possibilities of the creation of beauty. ”

“My success is not due to any personal superiority over other people.”

“Jazz will endure just as long as people hear it through their feet instead of their brains.”

“Let martial note in triumph float And liberty extend its mighty hand A flag appears 'mid thunderous cheers, The banner of the Western land. The emblem of the brave and true Its folds protect no tyr...”

“Its hard to stay up. Its been a long long dayAnd you've got the sandman at your door. But hang on, leave the TV on and lets do it anyway.Its ok. You can always sleep through work tomorrow. Ok?Hey, ...”

“The waters of the stream played the part of the orchestra, and the sunlight provided the dancers. Every now and then a crescendo of wind highlighted the symphony in the clearing by the creek.”

“Dont get stressed over the little things and make sure you live life to the fullest.”