Music is indeed the mediator between the spiritual and the sensual life.

Don't only practice your art, but force your way into its secrets; art deserves that, for it and knowledge can raise man to the Divine.

I know no other sign of superiority than Goodness.

How glad I am to be able to roam in the wood and thicket, among trees and flowers and rocks ... in the country, every tree seems to speak to me, saying, "Holy! Holy", in the woods, there is enchantment which expresses all things.

I wish you music to help with the burdens of life ,and to help you release your happiness to others.

Hide your secret even from the closest friend; learn to be silent.

It seemed unthinkable for me to leave the world forever before I had produced all that I felt called upon to produce