Ceaseless work, analysis, reflection, writing much, endless self-correction, that is my secret.

Old concept: Love is blind. Marriage is an eye opener. New concept: Love is not blind - it simply enables one to see things others fail to see.

God's gift to his sorrowing creatures is a joy worthy of their destiny.

The aim and final end of all music should be none other than the glory of God and the refreshment of the soul.

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

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.

The most stupendous miracle in all music.