She had lost the art of conversation, but not, unfortunately, the power of speech

From Mozart I learned to say important things in a conversational way. Conversation with Busoni

All censorships exist to prevent anyone from challenging current conceptions and existing institutions. All progress is initiated by challenging current conceptions, and executed by supplanting existing institutions. Consequently, the first condition of progress is the removal of censorship.

Without art, the crudeness of reality would make the world unbearable.

I often quote myself. It adds spice to my conversation.

Power does not corrupt man; fools, however, if they get into a position of power, corrupt power.