Contributing Quote by Benjamin Zander

“This is the moment — this is the most important moment right now. Which is: We are about contribution. That’s what our job is. It’s not about impressing people. It’s not about getting the next job. It’s about contributing something.”

Benjamin Zander

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The conductor of an orchestra doesn’t make a sound. He depends, for his power, on his ability to make other people powerful.

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how absurd human beings are and how magnificent.

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The major difference between the 'best' and the 'average' is that the 'best' get as much pleasure from practice as performance.

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Throw yourself into life as someone who makes a difference, accepting that you may not understand how or why.

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Look at their eyes. If their eyes are shining, you know you're doing it.

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