A Quote by Kate Smith

Intelligent analysis of the composer's intention and strict adherence to it automatically ensures sincerity.

Kate Smith

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Kate Smith
American - Musician
May 1, 1907 - June 17, 1986

It's the vision of the composer that we have to determine, and not the absolute mathematical adherence of the score. In my experience, there have been occasions where I feel that a composer has not notated something as they meant to have it represented.

Marc-Andre Hamelin

I find respect for a mediocre British composer, as opposed to a really good American, ridiculous because they automatically respect a composer if he's from England.

John Corigliano

I was in analysis. I was suicidal. As a matter of fact, I would have killed myself, but I was in analysis with a strict Freudian and if you kill yourself they make you pay for the sessions you miss.

Woody Allen

However, the fact that an economist offers a theoretical analysis does not and should not automatically command respect. What is needed is some assurance that the analysis is actually relevant.

Paul Krugman

The patriotic spirit demands loyal and strict adherence to nonviolence and truth.

Mahatma Gandhi

What are the maxims of Democracy? A strict observance of justice and public faith, and a steady adherence to virtue.

John Marshall

I grew up as a Southern Baptist with strict adherence to the Bible, which I read as a youngster.

E. O. Wilson

English tradition debars from dinner-table conversation almost all topics that might interest the conversers and insists upon strict adherence to banalities.

Elspeth Huxley

Golfers should not fail to realize that it is a game of great traditions, of high ideals of sportsmanship, one in which a strict adherence to the rules is essential.

Francis Ouimet

I discovered that I didn't want to be strict like a German composer.

Ludovico Einaudi

There is a good saying to the effect that when a new book appears one should read an old one. As as author I would not recommend too strict an adherence to this saying.

Winston Churchill

The United States expects a lot of its partners and allies, including joint patrolling, significant contributions to armed conflicts, and a strict adherence to human rights, among other things.

John McCain

The efficacy of a prayer depends not on the words but on the sincerity of intention.

Umar

Treating HIV/AIDS is a lifelong commitment that demands strict adherence to drug protocols, consistent care, and a trusting relationship with health care providers.

David Mixner

I have found no greater satisfaction than achieving success through honest dealing and strict adherence to the view that, for you to gain, those you deal with should gain as well.