There can be no Kingdom of God in the world without the Kingdom of God in our hearts.

Set a great example. Someone may imitate it.

Life becomes harder for us when we live for others, but it also becomes richer and happier.

If you are called upon to play a church service, it is a greater honor than if you were to play a concert on the finest organ in the world... Thank God each time when you are privileged to sit before the organ console and assist in the worship of the Almighty.

Bach is thus a terminal point. Nothing comes from him; everything merely leads to him.

Let me give you a definition of ethics: It is good to maintain and further life it is bad to damage and destroy life.

The future of civilization depends on our overcoming the meaninglessness and hopelessness which characterize the thoughts and convictions of men today, and reaching a state of fresh hope and fresh determination.