How wonderful it is that no one has to wait, but can start right now to gradually change the world!

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To be of use to the world is the only way to be happy.

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Art should never be sociological; it has got to be timeless. It's got to be your vision and how you can represent the world you see.

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The creation of the world did not take place once and for all time, but takes place every day.

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It's a big world. Don't get trapped by tiny dreams and feeble problems. Time for big prayers and bold faith.

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There is too much negativity in the world. Do your best to make sure you aren't contributing to it. ― Germany Kent

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'Rigoletto' has long been one of my favorite operas, and it was on my short list way back when I first talked to Peter Gelb. I started thinking about what I could bring to this masterpiece, which has been seen all over the world for so many years.- Michael Mayer

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We were all born carrying a promise -- a promise to make the world better -- and there's a yearning to make good on that promise that none of us can suppress forever.

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There is hope for the future, and when the world is ready for a new and better life, all these things will some day come to pass, - in God's good time.

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If ignorance is bliss, why isn't the world happier?

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