“I believe in people. I feel, love, need and respect people above all else, including natural scenery, organized piety and nationalistic superstructures. One human figure on the slope of a mountain can make the mountain disappear for me, one person fighting for truth can disqualify for me the entire system which had dispensed it.”
Quote by Leonard Bernstein
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Leonard Bernstein
Leonard Bernstein was a prominent American composer, conductor, and pianist, recognized for his substantial contributions to classical music. His career was marked by his compositions and conducting of orchestral works, bridging the gap between classical and popular music. more
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