"A few can touch the magic string, and noisy fame is proud to win them: Alas for those that never sing, but die with all their music in them!"
- Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr.
About this Quote
The quote suggests that there are just a couple of individuals who possess a talent or ability so unbelievable that it records the attention and appreciation of the world. These people gain popularity and acknowledgment for this talent, while others who have similar skills however might not have the same level of recognition pass away without ever sharing their capabilities with the world. The quote motivates people to utilize their talents and not let them go to waste or be kept concealed away.
"If a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer. Let him step to the music which he hears, however measured or far away"
"We worked very hard to make the lyrics suit the music. I can't, like Elton John, for example, compose by lyrics. Elton has a great talent for that. Whatever you give him, including your questions, he composes in half an hour and makes a great song out of it"
