Jascha HeifetzI have discovered three things which know no geographical borders - classical music, American jazz, and applause as the sign of the public's favor.373Sadness
Jascha HeifetzThere is no such thing as perfection, there are only standards. And after you have set a standard you learn that it was not high enough. You want to surpass it.345Time
Jascha HeifetzThere is no top. There are always further heights to reach.314Love
Jascha HeifetzMusic has a lot in common with mathematics. But in music, two and two need not make four: they add up to whatever you wish.254Reflection
Jascha HeifetzNo matter what side of the argument you are on, you always find people on your side that you wish were on the other.254Humanity
Jascha HeifetzCan you appreciate music without playing it? Yes, you can. You can appreciate baseball without playing it. Many people attend a football game merely for the crowd, the excitement,… ▶183Humanity
Jascha HeifetzI occasionally play works by contemporary composers and for two reasons. First to discourage the composer from writing any more and secondly to remind myself how much I appreciate… ▶184LifeThought
Jascha HeifetzIf I don't practice one day, I know it; two days, the critics know it; three days, the public knows it.133Time
Jascha HeifetzPractice like it means everything in the world to you. Perform like you don't give a damn.1710Philosophy
Jascha HeifetzIf the Almighty himself played the violin, the credits would still read 'Rubinstein, God, and Piatigorsky', in that order.147Reading
Jascha HeifetzCriticism does not disturb me, for I am my own severest critic. Always in my playing I strive to surpass myself, and it is this constant struggle that makes music fascinating to m… ▶169Reflection
