In Paris, you learn wit, in London you learn to crush your social rivals, and in Florence you learn poise.

More Quotes by Virgil Thomson

I look at you and I write down what I hear.

Let your mind alone, and see what happens.

Try a thing you haven't done three times. Once, to get over the fear of doing it. Twice, to learn how to do it. And a third time to figure out whether you like it or not.

I don't go around regretting things that don't happen.

I've never known a musician who regretted being one. Whatever deceptions life may have in store for you, music itself is not going to let you down.

I said to my friends that if I was going to starve, I might as well starve where the food is good.