A bachelor, in my opinion, is only half alive.
There is another interesting paradox here: by immersing ourselves in what we love, we find ourselves. We do not lose ourselves. One does not lose one's identity by falling in love.
The fact that Stravinsky used the classics as a major influence is obvious. What is interesting is how he used them, how he turned Bach into Stravinsky.
To me, Mozart is our Shakespeare, the one who wrote the most dramatic, psychologically most baffling music. He combined ideas that no one else would have thought of putting together.
To understand Mozart's contradictory qualities would indeed be to understand genius.
Truth implies meaning.
Truth is a big concept.
Be respectful of your Sensei.
I do notice that I am tired.
Time is running out to deal with climate change.
As a soldier, I've served with the most brave people in an institution that's built on integrity, honor, and duty.