Quote by Nina Simone
Once I understood Bachs music, I wanted to be a concert pianist. B

Once I understood Bachs music, I wanted to be a concert pianist. Bach made me dedicate my life to music, and it was that teacher who introduced me to his world. – Nina Simone

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The worst thing about that kind of prejudice… is that while you feel hurt and angry and all the rest of it, it feeds you self-doubt. You start thinking, perhaps I am not good enough. – Nina Simone

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I dont like rap music at all. I dont think its music. Its just a beat and rapping. – Nina Simone

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I had spent many years pursuing excellence, because that is what classical music is all about… Now it was dedicated to freedom, and that was far more important. – Nina Simone

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The role of the teacher remains the highest calling of a free people. To the teacher, America entrusts her most precious resource, her children and asks that they be prepared… to face the rigors of individual participation in a democratic society. – Shirley Hufstedler

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We can teach a lot of things, but if the teacher cant relate by talking to a group of friendly students, hell never be a competent teacher. – William Glasser

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If you dont have a teacher you cant have a disciple. – Dallas Willard

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