When young, one learns his craftsmanship, may become a young master, and it is youth that is most auspicious for developing certain skills.

When young, one learns his craftsmanship, may become a young master, and it is youth that is most auspicious for developing certain skills.

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.

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.

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.

We may be sure that a genius like Mozart, were he born today, would write concertos like Chopin and not like Mozart.

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