Riccardo Muti Inspirational Quotes (4)

I'm not shy in the spotlight. I might seem austere and even arrogant, but far from it, I'm actually shy.

Nobility of spirit has more to do with simplicity than ostentation, wisdom rather than wealth, commitment rather than ambition.

It is extraordinary to have time to again study Le nozze di Figaro and discover new things.

Soccer and sports are entertainment ... You can't call Beethoven's 9th Symphony or a work of Shakespeare `entertainment.' It's not `entertainment.' It's culture.