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“ Music is, of course, a universal emotional experience, cutting across cultures and languages. I studied piano for ten years as a child and consider that experience one of the most valuable in my life. ”

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The tragedy of this world is that no one is happy, whether stuck in a time of pain or joy.

~ Alan Lightman

Alan Lightman Happiness Human Nature Tragedy

Two men who had never seen each other before and would not likely see each other again. But their sincerity and sweetness, their sharing an instant in a fleeting life. It was almost as if a secret had passed between them. Was this some kind of love? I wanted to follow them, to touch them, to tell them of my happiness. I wanted to whisper to them: 'This is it. This is it'.

~ Alan Lightman

Alan Lightman Creation Religion Science Fiction Universe

If a person holds no ambitions in this world, he suffers unknowingly. If a person holds ambitions, he suffers knowingly, but very slowly.

~ Alan Lightman

Alan Lightman Ambition Knowledge Tragedy

Each person who gets stuck in time gets stuck alone.

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