Tag Archives: inspirational quotes

Leave life a better human being

Posted on May 15, 2013 by

“If humanism were right in declaring that man is born to be happy, he would not be born to die. Since his body is doomed to die, his task on earth evidently must be of a more spiritual nature. It … Continue reading →

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Fight it. Every step of the way.

Posted on May 14, 2013 by

    For our students, and ourselves, no matter our profession / vocation / avocation:  Is Mediocrity really all that bad? You already know the answer. Mediocrity is so poisonous because no one really complains about it. It envelops and … Continue reading →

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Undisciplined. Irreverent. Original.

Posted on April 26, 2013 by

I suppose we could take issue with the word and idea of “undisciplined” here – but let’s go for the spirit of the thing! ____________________________________________________________ Quote: Richard Feynman via wroat

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“Where the body goes, the spirit follows”

Posted on April 17, 2013 by

“If you want to (play), plant your backside in front of the (piano). Don’t get up from the (bench), no matter how many brilliantly-plausible reasons your Resistance-churning brain presents to you. Sooner or later your fingers will settle onto the keys. … Continue reading →

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Life is like a piano

Posted on March 27, 2013 by

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A judicious and festive selection of notes

Posted on March 15, 2013 by

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A light will flood the soul

Posted on March 12, 2013 by

“Even if our efforts of attention seem for years to be producing no result, one day a light that is in exact proportion to them will flood the soul.” ~Simone Weil _______________________________________________________________ Image via Tom Bradshaw 2013    

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You do not have to choose

Posted on February 28, 2013 by

“I will defend the absolute value of Mozart over Miley Cyrus, of course I will, but we should be wary of false dichotomies. You do not have to choose between one or the other. You can have both. “The human … Continue reading →

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Language where language ends

Posted on February 24, 2013 by

“Music: the breathing of statues. Perhaps: the silence of paintings. Language where language ends.” Rainer Maria Rilke (1875 – 1926)                 ______________________________ Image via The Piano Blog Quote from “On Music,” 1918, trans. Robert Bly  

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Joy ripples outward

Posted on February 10, 2013 by

Everything you do right now ripples outward and affects everyone. Your posture can shine your heart or transmit anxiety. Your breath can radiate love or muddy the room in depression. Your glance can awaken joy. Your words can inspire freedom. … Continue reading →

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Inspire.

Posted on February 7, 2013 by

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The Piano. A symbol of high cultivation.

Posted on January 29, 2013 by

“Next to books, there is no inanimate thing in the house that can produce so much profitable pleasure as the piano. A library and a piano are symbols of high cultivation. These two spread that nobler banquet where the soul … Continue reading →

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