I was immediately struck by his genuine personality, his intelligence, his sense of humor and his love for the piano,

His music is very difficult -- really difficult, especially the rhythms. In these dances there's a lot of syncopation and it takes you forever to really nail them exactly.

An Incredible person may not be intelligent, but an intelligent person is truly incredible.

A true intellect is one who has the credentials but keeps his knowledge to his humble self while avoiding talking down to others

Marsh: Our best efforts were never even a mild annoyance to the Lord Ruler."
Kelsier: Ah, but being an annoyance is something that I am very good at. In fact, I'm far more than just a 'mild' annoyance--people tell me I can be downright frustrating. Might as well use this talent for the cause of good, eh?

The greatness of the human personality begins at the hour of birth. From this almost mystic affirmation there comes what may seem a strange conclusion: that education must start from birth.