More Quotes by Yo-Yo Ma
Bach takes you to a very quiet place within yourself, to the inner core, a place where you are calm and at peace.
Nobody else can make the sound you make.
But an innovation, to grow organically from within, has to be based on an intact tradition, so our idea is to bring together musicians who represent all these traditions, in workshops, festivals, and concerts, to see how we can connect with each other in music.
When we enlarge our view of the world, we deepen our understanding of our own lives.
The worst thing you can do is say to yourself, "I want to be just like somebody else." You have to absorb knowledge from someone else, but ultimately you have to find your own voice.
Sharing is a much better way to communicate than proving.
I remember when I was growing up. My great wish was to understand who I was and how I fit in the world.
Passion is one great force that unleashes creativity, because if you're passionate about something, then you're more willing to take risks.
I play an instrument that has four strings, and I'm still trying to get it right. What I've tried to do in the process of playing these four strings is to try and understand the people I meet, the stories they have to tell. And then become an advocate for them and their stories through music.
When we have a good balance between thinking and feeling... our actions and lives are always the richer for it.
