It is not music's function to express rational necessities.

I practice in my head.

Sunshine can burn you, food can poison you, words can condemn you, pictures can insult you; music cannot punish - only bless.

The sonatas of Mozart are unique; they are too easy for children, and too difficult for artists.

The notes I handle no better than many pianists. But the pauses between the notes - ah, that is where the art resides.

I am attracted only to music which I consider to be better than it can be performed.

When a piece gets difficult, make faces.