"The art of music is so deep and profound that to approach it very seriously only is not enough. One must approach music with a serious rigor and, at the same time, with a great, affectionate joy."

-- Nadia Boulanger

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“Is it not enough that 'things are cruel and blind'? Must we also be cruel and blind?”

Source : Voltairine de Cleyre (2012). “Exquisite Rebel: The Essays of Voltairine de Cleyre -- Anarchist, Feminist, Genius”, p.145, SUNY Press
“The idea of perfection can be a tyrant you should overthrow, to gain your freedom.”

Source : Source: www.compulsivereader.com
“Hell, I live like I did when I was 35. I don't believe in retirement groups because I don't believe in retirement. How long can I keep coaching? How about forever? I'll never walk off the field.”
“You know how I'm smart? I got people around me who know more than I do.”

Source : "Halliwell's Who's Who in the Movies". 2001 edition,
“At school, I enjoyed playing the bassoon. I was in the orchestra and played the melody when the other boys sang hymns at prayers time.”
“Aurora is right,â€ Willa said, sounding sad to be agreeing with her.”
“I've been involved in burlesque for a really long time and I've always been really interested in burlesque, and I was writing musicals for different studios.”
“Conservative humor is frankly harder than liberal humor. You get points for just being liberal. You can get more points if you make fun of your own side sometimes.”

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