One must not hold one's self so divine as to be unwilling occasionally to make improvements in one's creations.
To me the highest thing, after God, is my honor.
Do you think I give a damn about your and your pathetic violin?
Händel is the greatest and ablest of all composers; from him I can still learn.
Let your deafness no longer be a secret - even in art.
Never forget the days I spent with you. Continue to be my friend, as you will always find me yours.