"When one does a thing, it appears good, otherwise one would not write it. Only later comes reflection, and one discards or accepts the thing. Time is the best censor, and patience a most excellent teacher."

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Source: It'll be alright on the night: how musicians cope with performance stress by David Cox, www.theguardian.com. September 8, 2015.

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Frederic Chopin

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Frederic Chopin was a Polish composer and virtuoso pianist, known for his emotive piano works that express profound feelings of love and longing.

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