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“If I don't practise for one day, I know it; if I don't practise for two days, the critics knows it; if I don't practise for three days, the audience knows it.”

Quote by Ignacy Jan Paderewski

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Ignacy Jan Paderewski

Former Prime Minister of Poland, pianist, and composer. Ignacy Jan Paderewski was born on November 18, 1860, and died on June 29, 1941. He is renowned for his exceptional piano playing and composition skills, as well as his role as a leader in the Polish national liberation movement. more

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