音乐是一种道德律,它使宇宙有了魂魄,心灵有了翅膀,想像得以飞翔,使忧伤与欢乐有如醉如痴的力量,使一切事物有了生命;它是秩序的本质,引向成为真、善、美的一切。
To understand the mind, follow its practical consequences.
What I want to talk to you about today is the difference between gifts and choices. Cleverness is a gift, kindness is a choice. Gifts are easy -- they're given after all. Choices can be hard. You can seduce yourself with your gifts if you're not careful, and if you do, it'll probably be to the detriment of your choices.
I don't want to be a role model. I want to be a source of inspiration.