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Bread Quote by Yo-Yo Ma

“I learn something not because I have to, but because…” quote by Yo-Yo Ma — Download Open image

“I learn something not because I have to, but because I really want to. That's the same view I have for performing. I'm performing because I really want to, not because I have to bring bread back home.”

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