Ravi Shankar Quotes

In our culture we have such respect for musical instruments, they are like part of God.

Ravi Shankar

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• The desire for wealth is nearly universal, and none can say it is not laudable, provided the possessor of it accepts its responsibilities, and uses it as a friend to humanity.

  

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• In our culture we have such respect for musical instruments, they are like part of God.

  

  Ravi Shankar
  • Respect
  • Musical
  • Instruments