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The future? Like unwritten books and unborn children, you don't talk about it.
DIETRICH FISCHER-DIESKAU
Admittedly, it is really our duty, as artists, to hold up a mirror to our own era; but, on the other...
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If you only do little clusters - three or four songs by one, and another, and then yet another - you...
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Which is why, in my lieder concerts, I always strove, when possible, to sing only the works of a sin...
DIETRICH FISCHER-DIESKAU
I have always regarded myself as a person who had to accomplish what was required.
DIETRICH FISCHER-DIESKAU
In Romanticism, the main determinant is the mood, the atmosphere. And in that regard, you could also...
DIETRICH FISCHER-DIESKAU
And what unity is to be had, at a time when orchestras are dying out, and when opera houses are abou...
DIETRICH FISCHER-DIESKAU
Which is why, in my lieder concerts, I always strove, when possible, to sing only the works of a sin...
DIETRICH FISCHER-DIESKAU
The future? Like unwritten books and unborn children, you don't talk about it.
DIETRICH FISCHER-DIESKAU
The composition of a single melody is born out of a bit of text, perhaps the first line, but it can ...
DIETRICH FISCHER-DIESKAU
What concerns me, is the general social tendency to enforce a level, above which nothing rises and s...
DIETRICH FISCHER-DIESKAU
Within each individual young person you meet, you have the same fields to plow. The trick is just to...
DIETRICH FISCHER-DIESKAU
When you go out onto the stage, all the preparation has to be forced into your subconscious. For the...
DIETRICH FISCHER-DIESKAU
The work is the most important thing.
DIETRICH FISCHER-DIESKAU
It is desirable that people make music on the breath, with the breath.
DIETRICH FISCHER-DIESKAU
I came together with younger musicians and tried to pass on my own experiences. In the process, I al...
DIETRICH FISCHER-DIESKAU
But Brahms himself was extremely self-critical; he was always pruning and polishing his works.
DIETRICH FISCHER-DIESKAU
Brahms believed that there was no need to publish absolutely everything that Schubert ever wrote.
DIETRICH FISCHER-DIESKAU
It's not all that different with the orchestra. There are orchestras that seem to be encased in doug...
DIETRICH FISCHER-DIESKAU
But, on the other hand, if Schubert were alive today, he would find even richer fields to plow.
DIETRICH FISCHER-DIESKAU
Rather, I believe that it is very good, if, with the aid of his songs, we can be reminded, among oth...
DIETRICH FISCHER-DIESKAU
The future? Like unwritten books and unborn children, you don't talk about it.
DIETRICH FISCHER-DIESKAU
You can't do opera when already from the 10th row you can only see little dolls on the stage. In...
DIETRICH FISCHER-DIESKAU
Unfortunately, it happens all too seldom that you really disappear behind a work, that you are no lo...
DIETRICH FISCHER-DIESKAU
Particularly at around the age of 70 you reach a stage where you have to be very careful. If, at tha...
DIETRICH FISCHER-DIESKAU
But the thing that will always occupy me the most is music.
DIETRICH FISCHER-DIESKAU
And what unity is to be had, at a time when orchestras are dying out, and when opera houses are abou...
DIETRICH FISCHER-DIESKAU
All music has to speak in some form or other.
DIETRICH FISCHER-DIESKAU
Anyone who draws attention to himself as an individual, is viewed with suspicion. We acquired this t...
DIETRICH FISCHER-DIESKAU
It's not all that different with the orchestra. There are orchestras that seem to be encased in ...
DIETRICH FISCHER-DIESKAU
Toward the end of his life, one can sense that he was no longer thinking his way into the minds of o...
DIETRICH FISCHER-DIESKAU
The composition of a single melody is born out of a bit of text, perhaps the first line, but it can ...
DIETRICH FISCHER-DIESKAU
In fact, the element of play has an important role in my life, and I think that should be the case i...
DIETRICH FISCHER-DIESKAU
Many, many composers have only found their way to a certain form, through familiarizing themselves w...
DIETRICH FISCHER-DIESKAU
To keep art stimulating, it's important to open it up to new horizons, which includes showing it...
HANS-ULRICH OBRIST
Seeing with open eyes, opens up minds. Thinking with open minds, opens up hearts. Living with open h...
MARK G LYNCH
I can't do the Garbo or Dietrich thing.
NORMA SHEARER
Occasionally, the chef gets creative and comes up with a new one.
JOE AMATO
The only truly happy people are children and the creative minority.
JEAN CALDWELL
These amendments open new horizons and give everyone the chance to participate in the political proc...
HAJIM AL-HASANI
My creative side is identifying all these great entrepreneurial creative people that come up with gr...
CARMEN BUSQUETS
I grew up on Bette Davis movies, and Marlene Dietrich, Marilyn Monroe.
CHARLIZE THERON
Writing is truly a creative art - putting word to a blank piece of paper and ending up with a full-f...
WILLIAM SHATNER
We decided to go with New Horizons because it's designed to give seniors the opportunity to perform ...
JEAN BUTLER
I expect New Horizons will see more that Hubble cannot see.
ALAN STERN
I don't think I have had a big break, although joining the Royal Shakespeare Company in 1986 ope...
RICHARD MCCABE
We are always looking for new and creative mechanisms to connect with people where they are at.
PAM FRACHE
'Washington's Crossing,' by David Fischer.
JAMES MCPHERSON
When I was engaged in the struggle for my country, I was very young. My horizons were open.
AHMED BEN BELLA
According to my principles, every master has his true and certain value. Praise and criticism cannot...
CARL PHILIPP EMANUEL BACH
What comprises good performance? The ability through singing or playing to make the ear conscious of...
CARL PHILIPP EMANUEL BACH
A musician cannot move others unless he too is moved. He must of necessity feel all of the affects t...
CARL PHILIPP EMANUEL BACH
I believe that if creative people are open and generous enough when working with each other, a lot m...
WILL KEMP
You cannot swim for new horizons until you have courage to lose sight of the shore.
WILLIAM FAULKNER
No matter how many people care about you, she thought, if you can't be open with them about who you ...
DIANE CHAMBERLAIN
We want to open up Napa to new business.
ROSS ANDERSON
Given New York City's cultural diversity, it has always attracted creative people.
FRED WILSON
Why hurry over beautiful things? Why not linger and enjoy them?
CLARA SCHUMANN
Sometimes you have to exercise your insanity, to really make it strong.
FLULA BORG
'The Graduate' must be the best use of songs ever in a movie; it adds a layer to the movie y...
HANS ZIMMER
Anything can become a musical sound. The wind on telegraph wires is a great sound; get it into your ...
HANS ZIMMER
If something happened where I couldn't write music anymore, it would kill me. It's not just ...
HANS ZIMMER
If you copy then it is not self-expression.
MICHAEL SCHENKER
As long as karma exists, the world changes. There will always be karma to be taken care of.
NINA HAGEN
People who don't do jazz think it's black magic. But really, it's just a matter of getti...
ANDRE PREVIN
Whenever I release a record, it's my record. It's not a selfish thought. I may work all year...
EBERHARD WEBER
When I started to pick up the bass, it was purely by random chance.
EBERHARD WEBER
There are always some doubts when you do a new album though. You wonder whether you succeeded or not...
EBERHARD WEBER
The way to compose for me is to have lots of time.
EBERHARD WEBER
Orchestras are not used to playing the kind of stuff jazz musicians like to play. It requires a lot ...
EBERHARD WEBER
On the other hand, when I give it closer thought, I realize I'm not enough of a dictator to cond...
EBERHARD WEBER
It's better to finish at the peak or soon after it, than to wait until the audience notices a de...
EBERHARD WEBER
In 1972, I got my first electric bass and started playing the kind of instrument I play now. I found...
EBERHARD WEBER
If there is a good musical reason, I think it might draw more attention and sell, though it is not g...
EBERHARD WEBER
I was afraid the other musicians might want to present themselves too much, though I see in the cove...
EBERHARD WEBER
I realized pretty soon that I have to do more than just play bass in the background way. So, I devel...
EBERHARD WEBER
I played cello in my high school orchestra.
EBERHARD WEBER
I like to create the music I hear in my interior. As a conductor, you have the ability to squeeze th...
EBERHARD WEBER
When I think back now to the recording sessions, there is more improvisation than one hears. It'...
EBERHARD WEBER
The problem is that I don't want to add another record to the world that is not necessary to be ...
EBERHARD WEBER
Orchestra had a little brass ensemble on two tracks as well, but the rest was me. I knew I couldn...
EBERHARD WEBER
At the time, I didn't know that bass would not be enough for me. I'm not a bass player becau...
EBERHARD WEBER
As a result, I had to get my own playground which was my band Colours. This band lasted for about ei...
EBERHARD WEBER
On the other hand, I'm very tolerant as well. I expect that everybody can play what they want. I...
EBERHARD WEBER
It is probably very necessary to present your ego at some point.
EBERHARD WEBER
I am a classical music lover - not necessarily the contemporary stuff, but the old stuff.
EBERHARD WEBER
Dirk is like the German Moses, invincible and inspiring. That is why 'His Name Is Dirk' must...
FLULA BORG
I like to make my name of songs strange.
FLULA BORG
I think many people are finding things I do very funny and strange.
FLULA BORG
I am a crazy Maverick fan. I would go there if Dallas was a great entertainment center.
FLULA BORG
I do not really know what is my interview and performance style.
FLULA BORG
I love to work with performers that are very different to me.
FLULA BORG
I really like the Doors. I like Kevin Spacey, Bruce Springsteen, Will Farrell, Reggie Watts, Tina Tu...
FLULA BORG
Dirk Nowitzki has been my hero for many years.
FLULA BORG
When I see things that are inspiring, I must write a song about it. Some people make a t-shirt or sl...
FLULA BORG
I am a musician who also does love to explore the world in many ways, so my approaching with my song...
FLULA BORG
More exposure has give to me more discipline because I am seeing that more people are wanting to obs...
FLULA BORG
I wrote a techno song about the four things I love in Germany to make myself happy, which are my gra...
FLULA BORG
I wrote a techno song after I was deported. I was in America for a little bit, but then I was deport...
FLULA BORG
The hardest portion of English, I must say it: Idioms.
FLULA BORG

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Seven principles for eradicating selfish ambition in the fellowship: 4. the ministry of helpfulness...
DIETRICH BONHOEFFER
Seven principles for eradicating selfish ambition in the fellowship: 3. the ministry of listening ...
DIETRICH BONHOEFFER
Seven principles for eradicating selfish ambition in the fellowship: 2. the ministry of meekness ...
DIETRICH BONHOEFFER
Commemoration of Martyrs of Japan, 1597 Seven principles for eradicating selfish ambition in the fel...
DIETRICH BONHOEFFER
Feast of Bartholomew the Apostle We may suffer the sins of our brother; we do not need to judge....
DIETRICH BONHOEFFER
Feast of Mary Magdalen, Apostle to the Apostles Life together under the Word will remain sound a...
DIETRICH BONHOEFFER
Feast of Simon & Jude, Apostles The heart of man is revealed in temptation. Man knows his sin, wh...
DIETRICH BONHOEFFER
Feast of Michael & All Angels When a man really gives up trying to make something out of himself ...
DIETRICH BONHOEFFER
When the Bible speaks of "following Jesus", it is proclaiming a discipleship which will liberate man...
DIETRICH BONHOEFFER
But when once Christ had called him, Peter had no alternative he must leave the ship and come to Him...
DIETRICH BONHOEFFER
Feast of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Teacher, Martyr, 1945 Not only the young Christian but also the adu...
DIETRICH BONHOEFFER
Commemoration of Amy Carmichael, Founder of the Dohnavur Fellowship, 1951 We preach Jesus Christ ...
DIETRICH BONHOEFFER
We are separated from one another by an unbridgeable gulf of otherness and strangeness which resists...
DIETRICH BONHOEFFER
Maundy Thursday Feast of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Teacher, Martyr, 1945 What do I mean by "interpr...
DIETRICH BONHOEFFER
Feast of Dominic, Priest, Founder of the Order of Preachers, 1221 It is the fellowship of the Cro...
DIETRICH BONHOEFFER
When you're dead, you're dead. That's it.
MARLENE DIETRICH
Once a woman has forgiven a man, she must not reheat his sins for breakfast
MARLENE DIETRICH
Let him who cannot be alone beware of community... Let him who is not in community beware of being a...
DIETRICH BONHOEFFER
It is not that God's help and presence must still be proved in our life; rather God's presence and h...
DIETRICH BONHOEFFER
The most experienced psychologist or observer of human nature knows infinitely less of the human hea...
DIETRICH BONHOEFFER
Judging others makes us blind, whereas love is illuminating. By judging others we blind ourselves to...
DIETRICH BONHOEFFER
We all know how quick David can be, when he is fully motivated. He still has it.
DIETRICH MATESCHITZ
When Christ calls a man, he bids him come and die.
DIETRICH BONHOEFFER
What determines our brotherhood is what that man is by reason of Christ. Our community with one anot...
DIETRICH BONHOEFFER
time is the most valuable thing that we have, because it is the most irrevocable.
DIETRICH BONHOEFFER
The more we have known of the really good things, the more insipid the thin lemonade of later litera...
DIETRICH BONHOEFFER
We have been silent witnesses of evil deeds; we have been drenched by many storms; we have learnt th...
DIETRICH BONHOEFFER
In normal life we hardly realize how much more we receive than we give, and life cannot be rich with...
DIETRICH BONHOEFFER
Who can really be faithful in great things if he has not learned to be faithful in the things of dai...
DIETRICH BONHOEFFER
The person who loves their dream of community will destroy community, but the person who loves those...
DIETRICH BONHOEFFER
A Christian fellowship lives and exists by the intercession of its members for one another, or it co...
DIETRICH BONHOEFFER
[...]we must ask ourselves whether we have not often been deceiving ourselves with our confession of...
DIETRICH BONHOEFFER
The fact that we do not speak it but sing it only expresses the fact that our spoken words are inade...
DIETRICH BONHOEFFER
Just as Christians should not be constantly feeling the pulse of their spiritual life, so too the Ch...
DIETRICH BONHOEFFER
A pastor should never complain about his congregation, certainly never to other people, but also not...
DIETRICH BONHOEFFER
In the Christian community thankfulness is just what it is anywhere else in the Christian life. Only...
DIETRICH BONHOEFFER
The Christian, however, must bear the burden of a brother. He must suffer and endure the brother. It...
DIETRICH BONHOEFFER
God did not make this person as I would have made him. He did not give him to me as a brother for me...
DIETRICH BONHOEFFER
In confession occurs the breakthrough of the Cross. The root of all sin is pride, superbia. I want t...
DIETRICH BONHOEFFER
The early morning belongs to the Church of the risen Christ. At the break of light it remembers the ...
DIETRICH BONHOEFFER
Why is it that it is often easier for us to confess our sins to God than to a brother? God is holy a...
DIETRICH BONHOEFFER
Those who love their dream of a Christian community more than the Christian community itself become ...
DIETRICH BONHOEFFER
If my sinfulness appears to me in any way smaller or less detestable in comparison with the sins of ...
DIETRICH BONHOEFFER
We must be ready to allow ourselves to be interrupted by God. God will be constantly crossing our pa...
DIETRICH BONHOEFFER
God has prepared for Himself one great song of praise throughout eternity, and those who enter the c...
DIETRICH BONHOEFFER
It may be that Christians, notwithstanding corporate worship, common prayer, and all their fellowshi...
DIETRICH BONHOEFFER
God is not a God of the emotions but the God of truth.
DIETRICH BONHOEFFER
We pray for the big things and forget to give thanks for the ordinary, small (and yet really not sma...
DIETRICH BONHOEFFER
Cheap grace is the deadly enemy of our church. We are fighting today for costly grace.
DIETRICH BONHOEFFER
There is nothing that can replace the absence of someone dear to us, and one should not even attempt...
DIETRICH BONHOEFFER
It is only the cynic who claims “to speak the truth” at all times and in all places to all men i...
DIETRICH BONHOEFFER
There is a kind of listening with half an ear that presumes already to know what the other person ha...
DIETRICH BONHOEFFER
Christian community is like the Christian's sanctification. It is a gift of God which we cannot clai...
DIETRICH BONHOEFFER
If my sinfulness appears to me to be in any way smaller or less detestable in comparison with the si...
DIETRICH BONHOEFFER
I can no longer condemn or hate a brother for whom I pray, no matter how much trouble he causes me.
DIETRICH BONHOEFFER
The fearful danger of the present time is that above the cry for authority, we forget that man stand...
DIETRICH BONHOEFFER
Human love is directed to the other person for his own sake, spiritual love loves him for Christ's s...
DIETRICH BONHOEFFER
The scriptures do not present us with a series of Christian types to be imitated according to choice...
DIETRICH BONHOEFFER
The messengers of Jesus will be hated to the end of time. They will be blamed for all the division w...
DIETRICH BONHOEFFER
When all is said and done, the life of faith is nothing if not an unending struggle of the spirit wi...
DIETRICH BONHOEFFER
We must be ready to allow ourselves to be interrupted by God.
DIETRICH BONHOEFFER