Category: Happiness
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Do what you love quotes
I remember when I was five that I would wait on the steps of a neighbor that taught piano. When she came out, I asked her if I could take lessons. Eventually, she worked it out with my mom, and I got piano lessons. Even at that young age, I really wanted to be a…
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Against all odds––quotes
When you have exhausted all possibilities, remember this: you haven’t. ––– Thomas Edison Listen without prejudice. ––– George Michael No, she need not come to the audition, as the Maestro will not hear her––much less hire her––no matter how well she plays. ––– Personnel manager for the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra after hearing recommendation for…
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Quotes about immersion
And it has become a kind of a truism in the study of creativity that you can’t be creating anything with less than 10 years of technical knowledge immersion in a particular field. ––– Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, researcher in happiness, creativity and “flow” Lengthy immersion in the works of other composers can tire. The music of…
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The Quotable Miles
I once went to a Miles Davis concert when I was 17, where I met all of the musicians, except him. I was too intimidated by him. But I love his playing, and I love the creative drive that he somehow challenged us all to strive for. Like my other quote posts, this one has…
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Quotes about Historic Accuracy
History is always written wrong, and so always needs to be rewritten. ––– George Santayana, Spanish-born American philosopher, essayist, poet and novelist The ear was not yet ready for old harpsichords. True, there were neglected historic harpsichords and old organs, although most of them were not in good order. Gradually you discovered, with little shocks,…
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Focus on women quotes
I am a woman with thoughts and questions and sh*t to say. I say if I’m beautiful. I say if I’m strong. You will not determine my story – I will. ––– Amy Schumer, comedian Some women choose to follow men, and some choose to follow their dreams. If you’re wondering which way to go,…