Leonard Bernstein

The only way to do great work is to love what you do.

I want to make music that makes people feel something.

The purpose of art is to wash the dust of daily life off our souls.

There are no wrong notes; some are just more right than others.

The composer's job is to tell a story with sound.

Music is a way of life, not just a profession.

The greatest challenge in music is to make it sound effortless.

I believe in music as a healing force.

The more you give to music, the more it gives back to you.

Music is the ultimate expression of humanity.

The artist must be a bridge between the past and the future.

I don't want to be a star; I want to be a musician.

The greatest music is that which transcends time and culture.

Music is a universal language.

The conductor is the servant of the composer.

I believe in the power of music to change the world.

The greatest joy in music is to share it with others.

Music is a journey, not a destination.

The artist must be true to himself.

I want to make music that moves people.