Faith Quote by McCoy Tyner

“When a man's faith is never tried, I don't think he'll ever learn anything. You have to have trial and tribulation, or what are you going to learn?” quote by McCoy Tyner — Download Open image

“When a man's faith is never tried, I don't think he'll ever learn anything. You have to have trial and tribulation, or what are you going to learn?”

McCoy Tyner

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My mother gave me a choice. She said, 'Would you like to take singing lessons or piano.' I'm glad I chose piano.

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I try to play what comes naturally at the moment and let it happen.

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