Music-making as a means of getting money is hell

Always ask for advice but never take it.

Never compose anything unless the not composing of it becomes a positive nuisance to you.

Music, being identical with heaven, isn't a thing of momentary thrills, or even hourly ones. It's a condition of eternity.

I’ve learned what ‘classical’ means. It means something that sings and dances through sheer joy of existence.

Music-making as a means of getting money is hell

Failure is the most important part of an artist's training, and one you cannot afford to do without.