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Don’t play in someone else’s universe. Define your own.

Love is like playing the piano. First you must learn to play by the rules, then you must forget the rules and play from your heart.

Those who play the game do not see it as clearly as those who watch.

It's kind of fun to do the impossible.

How do you want to live your life? How do you want to play the game? Do you want to play in the big leagues or in the little leagues, in the majors or the minors? Are you going to play big or play small? It’s your choice.

We are most nearly ourselves when we achieve the seriousness of the child at play.

Your play account is also designed to strengthen your “receiving” muscle.

It's kind of fun to do the impossible.

As it is with a play, so it is with life—what matters is not how long the acting lasts, but how good it is.

If you are discouraged it is a sign of pride, because it shows you trust in your own powers. Never bother about other people's opinions. Be humble and you will never be disturbed. Remember St. Aloysius, who said he would continue to play billiards even if he knew he was going to die. Do you play well? Sleep well? Eat well? These are duties. Nothing is small for God.

Legendary violinist Isaac Stern was once confronted by a middle-aged woman after a concert. She gushed, "Oh, Id' give my life to play like you!" "Lady," Stern said acidly, "that I did!"