All my life I have regarded myself as one of Mozart's greatest admirers, and I will remain one until my last breath.

Music is the one incorporeal entrance into the higher world of knowledge which comprehends mankind but which mankind cannot comprehend.

Händel is the greatest and ablest of all composers; from him I can still learn.

We all make mistakes, but everyone makes different mistakes

I have never thought of writing for reputation and honor. What I have in my heart must come out; that is the reason why I compose.

From the glow of enthusiasm I let the melody escape.

Anyone who tells a lie has not a pure heart, and cannot make a good soup.