Arthur Rubinstein Quotes

It took great courage to ask a beautiful young woman to marry me. Believe me, it is easier to play the whole Petrushka on the piano.

Arthur Rubinstein

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• Courage
• Piano
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• It took great courage to ask a beautiful young woman to marry me. Believe me, it is easier to play the whole Petrushka on the piano.

  

  Arthur Rubinstein
  • Great
  • Believe
  • Beautiful