Baltasar Gracian

Never open the door to a lesser evil, for other and greater ones invariably slink in after it.

Work is the price which is paid for reputation.

He that has satisfied his thirst turns his back on the well.

Forget not, O Lord, that I am one of those whom Thou hast created, and with Thine own blood hast redeemed. I repent me of my sins: I will strive to amend my ways.

If I can add, say, 10 great new violin concertos to the repertoire before I'm done, that will be truly exciting.

I studied international relations and economics at the University of Virginia. I paid my way by working as a bartender in the summer and at three part-time jobs during the year.