Quotes by Richard Strauss

“Never look at the trombones. Youll only encourage them.”

“No one wants to quit when hes losing and no one wants to quit when hes winning.”

“I may not be a first-rate composer, but I am a first-class second-rate composer.”

“The human voice is the most beautiful instrument of all, but it is the most difficult to play.”

“Building brand name is key. Thats what America is all about,”

“Weve actually been at the low-end of the Street range for the fourth quarter ... (and) felt that we had to go even lower, so we did -- a nine percent across-the-board trimming here for the fourth quarter, ... The backlogs are still very significant, but the current environment is just not allowing deals to get done.”

“Its a wonderful networking opportunity. Ive definitely furthered deals. I meet high-level and influential people here, and its a good way to touch base.”

I shall never be converted, and I shall remain true to my old religion of the classics until my lifes end.