If I decide to be an idiot, then I'll be an idiot on my own accord.

Bring me coffee before I turn into a goat!

A Composition on the Piano

You just have to press the right keys and the right pedals at the right time and the music plays itself.

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

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

I have always kept one end in view, namely ... to conduct a well-regulated church music to the honour of God.