"I think that if you keep banging at the door all you need is a little foothold, a little tiny foothold, and then the rest will take care of itself."

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Source : "Branford Marsalis: It's All About The Band". Interview with Russ Musto, www.allaboutjazz.com. January 12, 2005.

Branford Marsalis

#Thinking Quotes #Doors Quotes #Needs Quotes

“Emptiness is that which frees us from religiosity and leads us to true spirituality.”
“Mere communion with nature, mere contact with the free air, exercise a soothing yet comforting and strengthening influence on the wearied mind, calm the storm of passion, and soften the heart when shaken by sorrow to its inmost depths.”
“From my numerous observations, I conclude that these tubercle bacilli occur in all tuberculous disorders, and that they are distinguishable from all other microorganisms.”

Source : Robert Koch (1987). “Essays of Robert Koch”, Praeger Pub Text
“Great wealth often curses all who touch it.”
“Too long have the workers of the world waited for some Moses to lead them out of bondage. I would not lead you out if I could; for if you could be led out, you could be led back again. I would have you make up your minds there is nothing that you cannot do for yourselves.”
“As a child, I always chose a false nose and some face paint and a wig for my birthday.”
“If your child is going to develop a healthy personality with the capacity to remain intact and grow, she must learn how to test reality, regulate her impulses, stabilize her moods, integrate her feelings and actions, focus her concentration and plan.”
“Be grateful for each moment we have and be happy, but more than anything live it fully.”

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