Bartlett’s Book of Anecdotes – Pablo de Sarasate
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In the latter part of his career, Spanish violinist Pablo de Sarasate received a visit from a famous music critic who acclaimed him as a genius— “A genius!” Sarasate said. “For thirty-seven years I’ve practiced fourteen hours a day, and now they call me a genius!”
Bartlett’s Book of Anecdotes