The real essence of art turned out to be not something high up and far off - it was right inside my ordinary daily self - If a musician wants to become a finer artist, he must first become a finer person.
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Art exists for the human species. I think that all of the people who love art, those who teach art, and all of you should burn with the obligation to save the world.
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Tone has the living soul.
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Wrong education and upbringing produces ugly personalities, whereas a fine upbringing and good education will bring forth superior sense and feeling, as well as nobility and purity of mind.
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Teaching music is not my main purpose. I want to make good citizens. If children hear fine music from the day of their birth and learn to play it, they develop sensitivity, discipline and endurance. They get a beautiful heart.
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Art is not in some far-off place. A work of art is the expression of a man's whole personality, sensibility and ability.
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