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

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

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.

Ah! How sweet coffee tastes! Lovelier than a thousand kisses, sweeter far than muscatel wine!

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

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