Talent is no accident of birth. In today's society a good many people seem to have the idea that if one is born without talent, there is nothing he can do about it; they simply resign themselves to what they consider to be their fate.

I have come to the definite conclusion that musical ability is not an inborn talent but an ability which can be developed.

I cannot live without children.

It is in our power to educate all the children of the world to become a little better as people, a little happier.

Every child grows; everything depends on the teacher.

The heart that feels music will feel people

Musical ability is not an inborn talent but an ability which can be developed. Any child who is properly trained can develop musical ability just as all children develop the ability to speak their mother tongue. The potential of every child is unlimited.