Quotes by Joseph Polisi

“I cant find a significant national politician who really will take a major stand for the arts because theres not much political capital in it and in fact there may be some downside,”

“If you use the standard of American Idol as the standard for a singer I think you might be going down a very dangerous road,”

“In my view theyre responsible for more than getting the notes right or the words right or the steps right. They have to be missionaries for the arts,”

“If we get away from that word and think about what is of value to us and what we believe in and what has depth and profound meaning and longevity, then I dont think you have to be too sheepish about it,”

“The gift represents one of the finest collections of musical manuscripts to be amassed in modern times.”

“The availability of these manuscripts will provide unprecedented opportunities for scholars and musicians at the school and elsewhere for many years to come.”

“The collection is, by its very definition, priceless.”

“I truly feel like Im in the presence of divinity. No other conservatory has a collection like this.”