For the shallow delights of matrimony and opera I have no courage.

It is a real pleasure to see music so bright and spontaneous expressed with corresponding ease and grace.

If we cannot write with the beauty of Mozart, let us at least try to write with his purity.

One should never forget that by actually perfecting one piece one gains and learns more than by starting or half-finishing a dozen.

The fact that most people do not understand and respect the very best things, such as Mozart's concertos, is what permits men like us to become famous.

Study Bach. There you will find everything.

If there is anyone here whom I have not insulted, I beg his pardon.