To be alive, to be able to see, to walk, to have houses, music, paintings – it’s all a miracle. I have adopted the technique of living life miracle to miracle.
Most people ask for happiness on condition. Happiness can only be felt if you don’t set any condition.
Don’t tell me how talented you are. Tell me how hard you work.
It took great courage to ask a beautiful young woman to marry me. Believe me, it is easier to play the whole Petrushka on the piano.