Let your intimate friends be chosen from such as are better informed than yourself.

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

People compose for many reasons, to become immortal; because the piano happens to be open; because they want to become a millionaire; because of the praise of friends; because they have looked into a pair of beautiful eyes; or for no reason whatsoever.

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.

Does it not seem as if Mozart's works become fresher and fresher the oftener we hear them?

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.

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