WIST

No matter what side of an argument you’re on, you always find some people on your side that you wish were on the other side.

Jascha Heifetz (1901-1987) Lithuanian-American violinist
(Attributed)

There is no top. There are always further heights to reach.

Jascha Heifetz (1901-1987) Lithuanian-American violinist
(Attributed)

I occasionally play works by contemporary composers and for two reasons. First to discourage the composer from writing any more and secondly to remind myself how much I appreciate Beethoven.

Jascha Heifetz (1901-1987) Lithuanian-American violinist
Life (28 Jul 1961)

If I don’t practice one day, I know it; two days, the critics know it; three days, the public knows it.

Jascha Heifetz (1901-1987) Lithuanian-American violinist
San Francisco Examiner & Chronicle (18 Apr 1971)