It is a funny thing, but when I am making music, all the answers I seek for in life seem to be there, in the music. Or rather, I should say, when I am making music, there are no questions and no need for answers.

I have become a different person. I don't know whether this person is better, he certainly is not happier.

Life's been nothing but paperwork.

I live like a Hottentot. I cannot exchange one sensible word with anyone.

I also had a brother who was like me a musician and a composer. A man of great talent, far more gifted than I. He died very young... he killed himself in the prime of his life.

Tradition is not the worship of ashes, but the preservation of fire.

Never let oneself be guided by the opinion of one's contemporaries. Continue steadfastly on one's way.