If a musician wants to become a finer artist, he must first become a finer person.

Anything you think of doing, however insignificant, should be done immediately. Spur yourself on and carry it through without becoming discouraged. If this becomes an ingrained habit, things you thought were impossible will become possible, and closed doors will open, as you will discover in many ways.

Perhaps it is music that will save the world.

Wrong education and upbringing produces ugly personalities, whereas a fine upbringing and good education will bring forth superior sense and feeling, as well as nobility and purity of mind.

If children hear fine music from the day of their birth and learn to play it, they develop sensitivity, discipline and endurance. They get a beautiful heart.

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

If I simply do my best, I cannot complain even if I am taken to hell.