The poet, the artist, the musician, continues the quiet work of the centuries, building bridges of experience between people, reminding man of the universality of his feelings and desires and despairs.

~ President John F. Kennedy


The cello is my only weapon.

~ Pablo Casals



The cello is a hero.

~ Mstislav Rostropovich


We must never forget that art is not a form of propaganda;
it is a form of truth.

~ President John F. Kennedy


I look forward to an America which will reward achievement in the arts as we reward achievement in business or statecraft.

~ President John F. Kennedy