Virgil Thomson

"I've never known a musician who regretted being one. Whatever deceptions life may have in store for you, music itself is not going to let you down."

- Virgil Thomson

"Let your mind alone, and see what happens."

- Virgil Thomson

"Try a thing you haven’t done three times. Once, to get over the fear of doing it. Twice, to learn how to do it. And a third time to figure out whether you like it or not."

- Virgil Thomson