I never am sea sick, never. I am sea drunk!

Look for the music on all things, and life will be a symphony of joy. My music is best understood by children and animals.

Sins cannot be undone, only forgiven.

Lesser artists borrow, great artists steal.

Music is given to us specifically to make order of things, to move from an anarchic, individualistic state to a regulated, perfectly concious one, which alone insures vitality and durability.

I was born out of due time in the sense that by temperament and talent I should have been more suited for the life of a small Bach, living in anonymity and composing regularly for an established service and for God.

My music is best understood by children and animals.