Johannes Brahms

It is not hard to compose, but what is fabulously hard is to leave the superfluous notes under the table.

Straight-away the ideas flow in upon me, directly from God, and not only do I see distinct themes in my mind's eye, but they are clothed in the right forms, harmonies, and orchestration.

If there is anyone here whom I have not insulted, I beg his pardon.

If you give people nothingness, they can ponder what can be achieved from that nothingness.

Acting is a masochistic form of exhibitionism. It is not quite the occupation of an adult.

Wikileaks in its essence is a publisher, pure and simple. They were very much in the same position as 'The New York Times' and 'The Guardian.'