Innovation is not about being the first; it's about being the best.
The stranger is close to us, insofar as we feel between him and ourselves common features of a national, social, occupational, or generally human, nature. He is far from us, insofar as these common features extend beyond him or us, and connect us only because they connect a great many people.
Singing is not just about hitting the right notes; it's about conveying emotions and telling a story.