I worked hard. Anyone who works as hard as I did can achieve the same results. The final aim and reason of all music is nothing other than the glorification of God and the refreshment of the spirit.

I worked hard. Anyone who works as hard as I did can achieve the same results.

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

Harmony is next to Godliness

I was made to work. If you are equally industrious, you will be equally successful.

Bring me coffee before I turn into a goat!

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