Rossini would have been a great composer if his teacher had spanked him enough on his backside.

I love a tree more than a man.

He who understand my music will remain free from the miseries that the other men are dragging with them .

In whatsoever manner it be, let me turn to God and become fruitful in good works. Nothing higher exists than to approach God more than other people and from that to extend His glory among humanity.I will place all my confidence in your eternal goodness, O God! My soul shall rejoice in Thee, immutable Being. Be my rock, my light, forever my trust.

Music is like a dream. One that I cannot hear.

It is my belief one should not belittle the artist; while, however glorious his fame may seem, his time on Mount Olympus as an honourable guest of Zeus is short. It's a pity, but all too eager will the common folk drag him from this etherial heights to the low and trodden earth.

Artists are fiery; they do not weep.