"If a composer could say what he had to say in words he would not bother trying to say it in music."
- Gustav Mahler
Creativity
"With the coming of spring, I am calm again."
- Gustav Mahler
Inner Peace
"I am hitting my head against the walls, but the walls are giving way."
- Gustav Mahler
Persistence
"Never let oneself be guided by the opinion of one's contemporaries. Continue steadfastly on one's way."
- Gustav Mahler
Determination
"Farewell, my friends! I go to glory."
- Gustav Mahler
Service
"It is remarkable how much long-term advantage people like us have gotten by trying to be consistently not stupid, instead of trying to be very intelligent."
- Charlie Munger
Wisdom
"So be careful to live your life wisely, not foolishly."
Wisdom
"In old age is wisdom; understanding in a long life."
Wisdom
"Keep your friends close, your enemies closer and receipts for all major purchases."
- Bridger Winegar
Wisdom
"Until the lion tells his side of the story, the tale of the hunt will always glorify the hunter."
- Zimbabwean Proverb
Wisdom