I know why I am here and my only real focused goal is to live each day to the fullest read more

I know why I am here and my only real focused goal is to live each day to the fullest and to try and honor God and be an encouragement to others. What the future holds is firmly in God's hands, and I am very happy about that!

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.

The impersonal hand of government can never replace the helping hand of
a neighbor.

The impersonal hand of government can never replace the helping hand of
a neighbor.

I feel sorry for the person who can't get genuinely excited about his work. Not only will he never be read more

I feel sorry for the person who can't get genuinely excited about his work. Not only will he never be satisfied, but he will never achieve anything worthwhile.

Fanaticism consists of redoubling your efforts when you have forgotten your aim.

Fanaticism consists of redoubling your efforts when you have forgotten your aim.

How people treat you is their karma; how you react is yours. (from the
Sufis).

How people treat you is their karma; how you react is yours. (from the
Sufis).

You're in a much better position to talk with people when they approach
you than when you approach them.

You're in a much better position to talk with people when they approach
you than when you approach them.

Impossibilities are merely things which we have not yet learned.

Impossibilities are merely things which we have not yet learned.

Silence is the great teacher, and to learn its lessons you must pay
attention to it. There is no substitute read more

Silence is the great teacher, and to learn its lessons you must pay
attention to it. There is no substitute for the creative inspiration,
knowledge, and stability that come from knowing how to contact your core
of inner silence. The great Sufi poet Rumi wrote, "Only let the
moving waters calm down, and the sun and moon will be reflected on the
surface of your being.".