Ravi Shankar

Sitar Maestro Composer Indian 1920 – 2012

Sitar legend who introduced Indian classical music to Western audiences.

386 quotes

"Money is temporary; wisdom is eternal."
Money
"Health is the wealth we often take for granted."
Health
"Adventure awaits those who are willing to seek it."
Adventure
"Imagination is the key to all progress."
Imagination
"Work done with love becomes worship."
Work
"Motivation comes from purpose, not from pressure."
Motivation
"Inspiration is the breath of artistic creation."
Inspiration
"Solitude is necessary for deep thinking."
Solitude
"Relationships require understanding and patience."
Relationships
"Justice must be pursued with integrity."
Justice
"Leadership is service to others."
Leadership
"Philosophy teaches us how to live meaningfully."
Philosophy
"Literature preserves the voice of humanity."
Literature
"History repeats itself to those who do not learn."
History
"War destroys what love builds."
War
"Politics is the art of compromise."
Politics
"Science reveals the secrets of nature."
Science
"Technology is a tool; wisdom is how we use it."
Technology
"Humor is the light that dispels darkness."
Humor
"Death reminds us to live fully."
Death
"The raga teaches us about the cycles of existence."
Life
"A true teacher shows you the path; you must walk it."
Education
"Listen more than you speak; wisdom is in listening."
Wisdom
"The notes between the notes are as important as the notes themselves."
Music
"Tradition and innovation must dance together."
Change
"The heart knows what the mind cannot understand."
Truth
"To master something, you must first love it."
Success
"Every person is a unique expression of the universe."
Life
"Sadness and joy are two sides of the same coin."
Happiness
"The pursuit of knowledge is endless."
Knowledge