I must tell you I take terrible risks. Because my playing is very clear, when I make a mistake you read more

I must tell you I take terrible risks. Because my playing is very clear, when I make a mistake you hear it. If you want me to play only the notes without any specific dynamics, I will never make one mistake. Never be afraid to dare.

Rare is the person who can weigh the faults of others without putting his
thumb on the scales.

Rare is the person who can weigh the faults of others without putting his
thumb on the scales.

You've got to keep fighting; you've got to risk your life every six months to stay alive.

You've got to keep fighting; you've got to risk your life every six months to stay alive.

Efforts and courage are not enough without purpose and direction.

Efforts and courage are not enough without purpose and direction.

Who in the world am I? Ah, that's the great puzzle.

Who in the world am I? Ah, that's the great puzzle.

Whatever you can do, or dream you can begin it. Boldness has genius,
magic, and power in it.

Whatever you can do, or dream you can begin it. Boldness has genius,
magic, and power in it.

Praying without ceasing is not ritualized, nor are there even words. It
is a constant state of awareness of oneness read more

Praying without ceasing is not ritualized, nor are there even words. It
is a constant state of awareness of oneness with God.

Let the word go forth from this time and place, to friend and foe alike, that the torch has been read more

Let the word go forth from this time and place, to friend and foe alike, that the torch has been passed to a new generation of Americans -- born in this century, tempered by war, disciplined by a hard and bitter peace.

I believe that every human mind feels pleasure in doing good to another.

I believe that every human mind feels pleasure in doing good to another.