“An art aims, above all, at producing something beautiful which affects...” — Eduard Hanslick Quote

“An art aims, above all, at producing something beautiful which affects not our feelings but the organ of pure contemplation, our imagination.”

“Grant that the true organ with which the beautiful is apprehended is the imagination, and it follows that all arts are likely to affect the feelings indirectly.”

“Music has no subject beyond the combinations of notes we hear, for music speaks not only by means of sounds, it speaks nothing but sound.”

“Egypt is the oldest, largest and most important Arab country in the region. What happens there affects them all.”

“I'm a firm believer that lighting affects mood, and twinkly lights on strings bring something magical to occasions ranging from concerts to weddings, though I'm fond of using them as year-round home decor. There's a reason why they're sometimes called fairy lights. When the night is right, there aren't any strings at all.”

“I strongly support not just citizenship classes but also teaching children how the law works and the many ways it affects their lives.”