Quotes from authors that died on May 18th
It is easier to achieve a desired result in short pieces.
Gustav Mahler
The drums of Africa still beat in my heart. They will not let me rest while there is a single Negro boy or girl without a chance to prove his worth.
Mary McLeod Bethune
If a composer could say what he had to say in words he would not bother trying to say it in music.
Gustav Mahler
Spring won't let me stay in this house any longer! I must get out and breathe the air deeply again.
Gustav Mahler
The true worth of a race must be measured by the character of its womanhood.
Mary McLeod Bethune
Richard Briers 
Paula Cole 
Trey Parker 
Del Shannon 
June Carter 
Antonio Pigafetta 
Neal Stephenson 
Margot Fonteyn