Send light to the dark hearts of men, that is the duty the artist.

You should neither play bad compositions, nor, unless compelled, listen to them.

Play always as if in the presence of a master.

"We liked it" or "I didn't like it" people say. As if it were nothing higher than to please the people!

It is the curse of talent that, although it labors with greater steadiness and perseverance than genius, it does not reach its goal, while genius already on the summit of the ideal, gazes laughingly about.

Confidence and courage are special skills to the art ... Within the four walls of his study, the artist should be modest, work diligently and conscientiously. While for the public, he'll show himself audacious, yes even into cheerful boldness. And so a new public's darling has arisen.

Endeavour to play easy pieces well and with elegance; that is better than to play difficult pieces badly.