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

When you play, do not trouble yourself as to who is listening. Yet always play as though a master listened to you.

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 have learned to express the more delicate nuances of feeling by penetrating more deeply into the mysteries of harmony.

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.

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

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