“It sounds clichéd, but I think the greatest lesson is to not take things personally.” ThinkingSoundLessons Author:Jeremy Piven
“There was a f**king review in f**king Melody Maker [of the first BOSSANOVA single, 'Velouria'] - 'Sounds like someone's been taking singing lessons'. Like, motherf**king A! I am the singer. Who do sing SONGS. It's like I never sang before; like I was - I don't know - reading PROSE on my previous records and now I sing. EXCUUUUUUSE me for singing” KnowsFirstsSongReadingSoundRecordsKingsLessonsSingingSingersProseMelodyMakersReviews Author:Black Francis
“Lord, let me make this rule To think of life as school, And try my best To stand each test, And do my work, And nothing shirk. Should someone else outshine This dullard head of mine, Should I be sad? I will be glad. To do my best Is Thy behest. Some day the bell will sound, Some day my heart will bound, As with a shout That school is out And lessons done, I homeward run.” ThinkingShouldTryingHeartDoneRunningSchoolSoundLordMinesMy HeartLessonsTestsLet MeBoundsGladBellsShould IShirk Author:Maltbie Davenport Babcock
“How can we teach our children to be responsible beyond themselves and care for other human beings' welfare and for the welfare of the planet and all that it contains? It's a difficult lesson to convey, when, more than 20 years after the Exxon Valdez disaster, Prince William Sound is still experiencing the damaging effects.” YearsHumansChildrenStillsCareDifficultSoundHuman BeingsTeachEffectsPlanetsLessonsResponsibleOur ChildrenDisasterWelfareBeing Responsible Author:Gloria Reuben
“The lesson is clear: As impractical as it may sound, the safest and most secure way to lead your life is to follow your dream.” WayMayDreamLife IsSoundClearLessonsSecureYour DreamsFollow Your Dreams Author:Douglas Bloch