Harpists spend 90 percent of their lives tuning their harps and 10 percent playing out of tune.

Why is it that whenever I hear a piece of music I don't like, it's always by Villa Lobos?

The real composer thinks about his work the whole time; he is not always conscious of this, but he is aware of it later when he suddenly knows what he will do.

The true creator may be recognized by his ability always to find about him, in the commonest and humblest thing, items worthy of note.

My music is best understood by children and animals.

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

An artist is like a pig snouting truffles.