From a pound of iron, that costs little, a thousand watch-springs can be made, whose value becomes prodigious. The pound you have received from the Lord,--use it faithfully.

We shouldn't repeat the same for ages on end, but look into the new as well.

You write to become immortal, or because the piano happens to be open, or you've looked into a pair of beautiful eyes.

Thus it is ever in life. The aims we once pursued no longer satisfy us; we aim, we strive, we aspire, until sight fails, and mind and body find rest in the grave.

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

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.

If we were all determined to play the first violin we should never have an ensemble. therefore, respect every musician in his proper place.