Andre Maurois

The most important quality in a leader is that of being acknowledged as such. All leaders whose fitness is questioned are clearly lacking in force.

In literature as in love, we are astonished at what is chosen by others.

Growing old is no more than a bad habit which a busy person has no time to form.

Composers, like authors, have a lot in common. Our main goal is to connect with the listener emotionally.

Well, I actually wrote her a letter a couple of days ago congratulating her. The tone I tried to convey in the letter is, look, you are a part of a great American historical process.

Here's the thing: you're not really ready for love until you have enough self-respect that if you met your exact self, but in a guy, you would totally, completely, absolutely want to be with him.