"At the age of 16, something happened with my finger and the doctor told me, you never can be a organist or pianist, so think about what you do with music"
- Kurt Masur
About this Quote
Kurt Masur's quote talks to the power of resilience and decision. At the age of 16, Masur experienced a medical problem that threatened to derail his imagine becoming an expert organist or pianist. Despite the doctor's diagnosis, Masur declined to give up on his enthusiasm for music. He chose to think of what he might do with music, rather than what he could refrain from doing. This quote works as a pointer that even when confronted with apparently insurmountable obstacles, it is possible to find a way to pursue one's dreams. Masur's story is a testament to the power of the human spirit and the importance of never ever quiting. His words are a source of inspiration for anyone who has ever been told that their dreams are impossible.
This quote is written / told by Kurt Masur somewhere between July 18, 1927 and today. He/she was a famous Musician from Germany.
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