It is the special province of music to move the heart.

Music is an agreeable harmony for the honor of God and the permissible delights of the soul.

It's easy to play any musical instrument: all you have to do is touch the right key at the right time and the instrument will play itself.

A Composition on the Piano

I was obliged to be industrious. Whoever is equally industrious will succeed equally well.

I play the notes as they are written, but it is God who makes the music.

The most stupendous miracle in all music.