I think there are two areas where new ideas are terribly dangerous: economics and sex. By and large, … - Felix Rohatyn

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My whole trick is to keep the tune well out in front. If I play Tchaikovsky, I play his melodies and skip his spiritual struggle.

Felix Rohatyn

I think there are two areas where new ideas are terribly dangerous: economics and sex. By and large, it's all been tried, and if it's really new, it's probably illegal or dangerous or unhealthy.

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